Chapter Twenty-One - After the Storm

His words sent a shiver down her spine, but Amelia stood her ground. "I'm not afraid," she said, even as a part of her wondered if she should be. Alessandro's smile was both tender and sad. "You should be," he murmured. "But I promise you this – I will do everything in my power to keep you safe. Whatever comes, we'll face it together." As they stood there on the terrace, the sounds of the cleanup fading into the background, Amelia felt as if she was standing on the precipice of something monumental. She was falling for Alessandro, deeper than she'd ever fallen for anyone before. But she was also stepping into a world of secrets and dangers she didn't fully understand. The mystery of the De Laurentis family loomed larger than ever. What were the secrets Alessandro was protecting? How were they connected to the documents she'd found? And most importantly, how would these secrets impact their budding relationship? As Alessandro pulled her close once more, his kiss deeper and more urge