Chapter One Hundred Twenty - A New Era

Amelia tensed slightly, knowing exactly what he was referring to. The question of children had been hanging between them for a while now, neither quite ready to broach the topic fully. "I have," she admitted softly. "And I think... I think I'm ready. If you are." Alessandro pulled back slightly, looking into her eyes with a mix of hope and disbelief. "Really? You're sure?" Amelia nodded, a small smile playing on her lips. "I'm sure. It won't be easy, juggling a baby with everything else going on, but... I want this. With you." The joy that spread across Alessandro's face was breathtaking. He pulled her in for a passionate kiss, pouring all his love and excitement into the embrace. As they broke apart, both slightly breathless, Alessandro rested his forehead against hers. "I love you, Amelia Hartwell. More than I ever thought possible." "I love you too," she whispered back, her heart full to bursting. As they drifted off to sleep, wrapped in each other's arms, Amelia couldn't hel