♥ Chapter 44♥

Isabella Conti.

Tuesday.

15:20 '' Alessio's house. '' Bedroom. '' Portevecchio.

I'm still in the same position, staring at the ceiling, a little surprised to admit to myself that I am, in fact, in love with him. Who would have thought that I would be in love again, especially after the disaster that was my old relationship? Thinking about it, I know I need to tell Alessio about Thiago's unexpected visit. I don't want to hide anything from him. Relationships with secrets don't move forward. I know he has a lot of secrets, but I want to talk about them. I don't want secrets between us.

Likewise, I sat down on the bed and got up, reaching for my cell phone. Furthermore, I quickly sent a message to Gabi, letting her know that I'd be sleeping over again. I also sent a message to Sophia, saying that I'm fine and that I'll explain everything tomorrow. I left my cell phone on the dresser and went into the closet. Furthermore, I didn't want to put any clothes on; my body was still sore. I just wanted to sleep like this.

I sat down in the chair and looked at my reflection in the mirror. My hair was a real mess. I thank Alessio for these hair creams; he's been buying high-quality products for me. This man really wants to treat me like a queen. I let out a little sigh and started brushing my hair, applying cream to make it easier to style.

As I brushed, my thoughts continued to flow. The memory of Thiago invading my life again makes me uneasy, but Alessio's presence in my life has brought new hope and new confidence. The way he takes care of me, the attention to detail, like the hair creams and the clothes-all of this makes me feel special and valued. Alessio isn't just a powerful man; he's someone who cares, someone who sees beyond the surface.

I finished brushing my hair, feeling a little calmer and more relaxed. I got up and went back to bed, lying down again, hugging the pillow and closing my eyes. The image of Alessio filled my mind, and a soft smile appeared on my lips.

Ah, I really am in love with him. And that, for the first time in a long time, felt like the right thing to do.

'' I hope you didn't sleep, my queen. '' I opened my eyes and saw him enter the room, carrying a tray full of food.

''No, just resting.'' I replied, sitting back down on the bed. In fact, I couldn't even sleep, I was starving.

He smiled sideways and approached me, carefully placing the tray on my lap. I looked at the food: a plate of pasta in sauce, a portion of potatoes, and a huge piece of meat. On the other plate, there was fresh fruit and a glass of juice.

'' Eat up, you need your strength. '' He ran his thumb gently over my lips. '' I'm going to take a shower, and then I'll lie down with you. Eat up. '' He stood up and began to remove his shirt, revealing the scratch marks on his back.

Oh my God! It was me who had done that!

I felt my face heat up with shame. He glanced at me, and I saw a smile playing on his lips. Oh, how embarrassing.

'' I'll be right back, my queen. '' He winked at me and went into the bathroom, leaving the door open.

I couldn't take my eyes off the bathroom, where I had a wonderful view of him naked.

Why did he like teasing me so much? I couldn't do anything now; I had no strength. My whole body was very sore. Ah, that man is a piece of temptation. I tried to look away from the bathroom and concentrate on the food, but it was hard not to pay attention to him.

Every bite of pasta seemed to revive the energy I had lost, but even so, the sight of him in the shower was a constant distraction. The water ran down Alessio's defined body, highlighting every muscle and every line of his perfection. He knew exactly the effect he had on me, and he used it to tease me mercilessly.

I sighed, trying to focus on the meal. The pasta was delicious, but the image of him naked was etched in my mind. My thoughts oscillated between the pleasure of the food and the temptation he represented. I wanted him so badly, but my body was exhausted.

I took my eyes away from the bathroom with an effort, trying to block out the tempting sight. Furthermore, I needed to concentrate on regaining my strength. He knew that, which is perhaps why he was teasing me more.

I continued eating, each bite a conscious effort to ignore the temptation that was so close. He knew exactly how to move me, and that only increased the intensity of my feelings for him.

When I'd finished eating, I felt a little stronger, but the need to be close to him didn't diminish. The water stopped running, and Alessio came out of the bathroom, wiping himself with a towel, his gaze full of intent.

'' Do you like what you see, my queen? '' He asked, his voice filled with irresistible lust.

''Yes.'' I replied, my heart racing.

He gave me a mischievous smile.

''It's good to know that I have that effect on you, because just as you felt when you saw me naked, I feel it even more when I see you. It's good to know we have something in common, my queen." I felt my breath catch in my throat.

I looked down at the tray, my face hot and my heart racing.

'' I'm still going to get rid of your shyness, precious. I like it when you look at me with desire, because my body is yours. You can use me to satisfy yourself, because I'm only yours. '' I raised my eyes to him, feeling my heart speed up even more.

He moved closer, the towel hanging loosely on his hips, his eyes shining with an intensity that made me shudder.

''You drive me crazy, Alessio. '' I admitted, my voice trembling.

"And you consume me, my queen." He leaned in, kissing me with a passion that made me forget the pain and tiredness, everything disappeared when we were together.

He pulled away a little, his eyes still fixed on mine.

'' You have no idea how much you move me, my precious. It's so good to know that you're mine, just mine." He licked my lips, making me sigh.