Page 34 of The Taste of Deceit

“I still don’t understand why Enzo is driving us.”

He lets out a quiet laugh. “We can’t leave my car at the airport.”

“Why? I do it all the time when I fly home.”

He sets the bags on the floor before wrapping his hands around my waist and pulling me close.

“Sarah, it’s a little different.”

“What’s that supposed to mean?”

His eyes stay on mine.

“What?”

“My last name’s Amato.”

The realization settles over me.

“Oh.”

“Yeah, Baby Girl.”

He brushes my hair away from my face.

“I know this is still foreign to you, but there are people who would kill me just because of my last name.”

I swallow hard.

“I don’t like that.”

His thumb brushes my cheek.

“I know, but it’s true. There are people out there who want revenge against Michael. Against me for the things I’ve done.”

I swallow.

“That’s really scary.”

“Yeah.”

His eyes search mine.

“You still wanna do this?”

“Yes.”

“You sure?”

I nod.

“I’m sure. I love you, Luca. I don’t want to do life without you.”

A small smile tugs at his lips before he kisses me.

“Good.”

Chapter 12