Sofia’s POV

I slowly ascended the row of stairs and paused three stairs to the final landing on seeing two men standing there. I stared confusingly at them, wondering what it was that they were looking for. My eyes zeroed in on their weapons strapped on their similar attire as I brushed my hair out of my face.

Oh, Luca’s guards. But Luca wasn’t home… or was he?

“Good morning, ma’am.” They both echoed at the same time and in sync, bowed their heads down a little. My mouth ...