Allison's POV

I dressed in one of the expensive dresses he had bought for me. The evening gown was an emerald blue, adorned with rhinestones, and with a split that exposed much of my thigh.

Luca stood up to receive me when I climbed down the stairs, my heels clinking against the tiles. I was still inexperienced with the shoes, and I almost tripped on them and staggered for a brief moment. Luca held me firm, grabbing hard and possessively at my waist, as if he owned it.

I looked up to him, ...