Minutes before...

They kissed, but the tension between them was palpable. Vittorio pulled away and said:

"I'm sorry, I thought I could... But I can't. I can't touch you unless you want me to, Ellis. Do you want to?"

"Clause 3.1.3 and 3.1.3.1.2," Ellis reminded, staring at Vittorio above her. "It's up to you, Don Vittorio."

"It's our wedding night..." Vittorio raised an eyebrow. "Tell me what you think, please."

"To me, this is just a contract," Ellis said, her ...