Ellis and Vittorio sat side by side in Vittorio's office, the room still filled with the passion of the love they had just made. As they caught their breath and gathered their scattered clothes, Ellis noticed some papers on the floor, including a copy of the contract they had signed. She picked up the paper, her fingers tracing the words as she glanced at Vittorio, a slight furrow appearing on her forehead.

"Vittorio," she began, her voice filled with curiosity and confusion, "I never ...