*Jacopo’s POV*

As I cautiously slid out from beneath the covers, Sophia's slender hands reached out in search of me. Even in slumber, her body yearned for mine, and her creamy skin shimmered in the golden morning light. It was difficult to leave her there alone.

But my father had called a meeting, and I needed to be there. Things were escalating, and now that I had reclaimed my position of power, I'd have to participate in these meetings to show strength and ...