Marabella's POV After grabbing the paperwork that he needed, Luca took me back to the house. Which I am extremely grateful for. My body ached with the fierceness of a lion. By the time I began to climb the stairs, my limp was noticeable. Without uttering a word, Luca scooped me up into his arms and climbed the staircase. "I wish you would express it to me when the pain becomes too much too bare", Luca mumbled in my ear. "You didn't give me time to", I responded. "Yes I did, Marabella. You have been limping since we stepped out of the car", he growled. I shrunk into his arms, knowing what he was saying was the truth. "Are you hungry, bambolina?", he asked. "Yes", I whispered. "I'll have someone bring some food up", he said, as he walked through our bedroom door. "Do you have any school

