My phone rang. It had been charging since I came in, and the sound of it almost startled me. I wasn’t used to having a phone again but went to answer it quickly.

"Hello?"

"Hey, sweetheart," Alessandro greeted.

"Hey! Is everything alright, are you safe?" I asked anxiously.

"Yes, of course. I was just calling to see if you wanted to stay at my place tonight?" Alessandro offered.

"Of course! I'd love to," I agreed, unable to hide the broad ...