**Stefano’s POV**

I left her for four hours, but it felt like I’d left her for a lifetime.

The car had barely come to a halt in the driveway before I was out. I slammed the door, the sound echoing through the quiet night, and strode into the house as if fire was at my heels. My chest felt so tight I could barely draw a full breath. My hands were restless, twitching at my sides. Luca had said something to me on the drive back, some update about the business, but I hadn't heard a word. All I ...