Chapter Fifteen - The Sweet Escape

The tension between them was palpable, the air charged with unspoken desire. For a moment, Amelia thought Alessandro might kiss her. Part of her wanted him to, consequences be damned. But the spell was broken by the sound of a motorboat approaching. They turned to see Dante, Alessandro's younger brother, steering the boat towards the dock. "Well, well," Dante called out, his tone sardonic. "Isn't this cozy?" Alessandro's posture immediately stiffened. "Dante," he acknowledged coolly. "I didn't know you were joining us today." Dante cut the engine as he reached the dock, his eyes moving between Alessandro and Amelia with barely concealed amusement. "Last-minute decision," he said. "I hope I'm not interrupting anything." Amelia could feel the tension radiating off Alessandro. "Not at all," she said quickly. "We were just cooling off after a morning of work." Dante's eyebrow arched skeptically. "Of course," he said. "Well, don't let me stop you. I'm sure you have plenty more... work