The time had come. Alessandro stood tall in his all black attire, his presence exuding silent command as his men loaded the final set of luggage into the black armored SUV. The penthouse had been on high alert for weeks now, and finally, the long awaited business trip was happening, one he couldn’t delay any longer. But unlike his usual travels, this time he wasn’t going alone. Rose had packed her things excitedly. She was eager for the change of scenery, something different from the confinement of high security and thick silence. She stood by the door, dressed in simple elegance, black leggings and a cashmere cream sweater hugging her little baby bump softly, her skin radiant from pregnancy. “Are we ready?” she asked with a soft smile. Alessandro turned to look at her, something tende

