CHAPTER NINETY SIX – RECOVERY TIME

The soft glow of the morning sun filtered through the gauzy curtains of Rebecca's room in Luca's mansion. She stirred, her eyes fluttering open as the events of the previous night in the library flooded her memory. A smile tugged at her lips as she stretched languidly. A gentle knock at the door caught her attention. "Come in," she called out, sitting up and pulling the sheets around her. Luca entered, carrying a tray with two steaming cups of coffee. His hair was slightly tousled, and he wore a simple white t-shirt and jeans. "Good morning," he said, his voice low and warm. "I thought we could have coffee on the terrace. It's a beautiful day." Rebecca's heart fluttered at the sight of him. "That sounds lovely," she replied, unable to keep the smile from her face. As Luca set the tray down on the bedside table, Rebecca reached out and caught his hand. "About last night..." she began, suddenly feeling shy. Luca sat on the edge of the bed, his fingers intertwining with hers. "Last n