“Wait,” Furio stopped her hands from pulling at his buttons as he lifted her from the sofa.
“Why? My head doesn’t hurt, and my lungs are fine,” Delfina protested as he pulled away from her.
“Because I want to do this in bed,” he laughed as he tugged her to her feet and led her down the hall. “You’re injured and I need to take my time and do everything slowly.”
She squeezed his hand as he took her through the expansive condo. “This place is huge.”
“It is. Five bedrooms. Two of them for my mother and Carma. When my niece comes, she always insists on sleeping with Carma so no need for her to have her own room. She’s a momma’s girl.” He pointed at doors nearby.
“Where are they staying now?”
“Valente was taking them for brunch to give us time alone. If they stay an extended period, I us
