Feeling confused, I ask, "Why?"

"I want to meet the most important person in your life."

I try steeling my heart, but it melts a bit from his words.

Matteo turns me around and pulls me closer until my breasts flatten against his chest. I tilt my head to meet his dark gaze.

"I thought we were taking this one step at a time."

"Meeting your godfather would be moving too swiftly?"

"Maybe." Dropping my gaze, I sink my teeth into my lower lip.

"Is ...