Allison's POV

We returned to the island just after we left the cathedral. The helicopter touched down on the patch of grass on the island. The busy rotors churned much of the cold night air around, and it hit me like a slap on the face as I dropped down.

My feet had barely touched the ground when Luca scooped me into his arms again, throwing me onto his broad chest.

I narrowed my gaze questioningly at him, my eyes darting from his face to his arms wrapped around me. I could understand the ...