♥ EXTRA: Continued.♥

Alessio Vecchio.

Orion and Isadora nod, exchanging knowing looks before heading to their rooms. Isabella and I go to ours, and the silence of the hallway fills with temporary peace.

Upon entering the room, I pull Isabella for a calm kiss, trying to convey all my sincerity and regret.

'' I'm sorry for ruining our night.

She runs her hand gently down my face, her eyes shining with understanding.

'' It's okay, Alessio. The important thing now is to find a balance.

We go to the bathroom. I turn on the shower, adjusting the temperature, while Isabella slowly undresses. I go in first, holding out my hand to help her inside. The warm water falls on us, and I begin to apply the soap to her skin with care and love.

'' I've gotten used to you bathing me now. '' She says softly, closing her eyes as I massage her shoulders. ''Love it.

I smiled, kissing his shoulder affectionately.

'' I also love bathing you, I love taking care of you, my queen, or, should I say, Mrs. Vecchio?

She laughs, a light, melodious sound that fills me with happiness.

'' I still can't believe that our wedding was arranged by Orion when he was seven.

Memories of that day invaded my mind, vivid and full of emotion. I remember how Orion, with the help of Saul and Dante, got a marriage license. He forced us to wear the clothes he had bought, with the help of my own security guards. A beautiful wedding dress for my queen and a suit for me.

I feel a wave of happiness with my son's dedication. He married us, read the text with adorable seriousness, and told us to say our vows. We did it with sincerity and love, each word loaded with emotion. The only people present were my best security guards, and my precious girl's friends, who watched with proud smiles. Orion, with his bright eyes and firm voice, pronounced us man and wife.

Remembering this, a warmth spreads through my chest.

Returning to the present, I continue to bathe Isabella, each movement full of affection and devotion. I rub the soap over her back, arms, and legs, making sure every inch of her skin is clean and relaxed. She looks at me, her eyes shining with love and gratitude.

'' Mr. Vecchio, I will never forget that day. It was so special and perfect.

I ran my hand through his wet hair, remembering every detail of that day clearly.

'' He surprised us. Who knew our little one could plan something so grand? Seeing the joy and pride in his eyes, and in our security guards, was unforgettable. Orion read the text with such passion, as if he understood the weight and importance of that moment.

She turns to me, her eyes full of love.

'' And it was the best wedding I could have imagined. Simple, full of love, exactly as it should be.

I hold her face in my hands, looking into her eyes.

'' I could never have asked for a better life. You and our children are everything to me. '' She smiles, and we kiss—a simple kiss full of love.

We finished the shower and dried ourselves calmly, enjoying every moment of intimacy and affection. We put on our comfortable pajamas and headed to bed. As we lie down, I feel a peaceful peace enveloping us.

Just as I'm about to turn off the lamp, two soft knocks sound on the door. Isabella smiles softly as she imagines who it would be.

'' You can come in.

Our children come in, carrying their pillows and dressed in pajamas. Orion, his eyes shining, looks at us.

'' Can we sleep with you? '' Ask, calmly.

Isabella and I smiled at each other.

'' Come. ''We say together.

Children quickly run to bed, jumping with joy. Orion snuggles into Isabella's side, while Isadora settles in next to me. In a few moments, the children settle in the middle of the bed, forming a true wall of love and protection.

The feeling of having our children in the middle of the bed is wonderful, bringing profound tranquility. Their little bodies nestle between us. I feel Isadora's warmth against me and see the tenderness in Isabella's eyes as she strokes Orion's hair.

'' I love you. '' Says Isabella, her voice soft and full of love.

'' We love you too, Mom and Dad. '' They respond to the children in unison, their voices filling the room with tenderness.

I wrap them in a tight hug, feeling a wave of love and gratitude that seems to never end. Their presence there, among us, is a constant reminder of how blessed we are. I turn off the lamp, letting the soft moonlight illuminate the room, creating an atmosphere of peace and security.

'' Good night, my queen, my little princes. '' I murmur, my voice thick with emotion.

'' Goodnight, my love. '' Replies Isabella softly, her eyes shining with love.

I close my eyes, feeling the warm presence of my family around me. At that moment, I knew that no matter what challenges we faced, we would always have each other. With our children in the middle of the bed, the feeling of completeness and happiness is intense, and the certainty that together we can overcome anything brings me deep and lasting peace.

In that room, with the soft moonlight illuminating our faces, I feel like everything that really matters is there. Isadora's calm breathing, Orion's soft whispers to his mother, and Isabella's comforting touch on my hand combine in a perfect moment of harmony.

Life can be complicated, full of challenges and obstacles, but that night, with my family safe and together, I realize that I have found my true home. A home where love and protection are guaranteed, where each of us plays a fundamental role in the happiness of the other.

I hugged Isabella and the children once again, feeling the warmth and love that emanated from them. That night became a symbol of what it truly means to be complete. I smiled, knowing that with my queen and our little princes, we can weather any storm and always find our way back to each other's arms.

And so, on that magical night, with the light of the moon as a witness, we fell asleep together, united and at peace, ready to face whatever the future holds for us, always together, always a family.

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