"Of course," Nonnina replied, casting Vee another worried glance before patting her shoulder gently. Then she left to get Julian's plate, leaving the room charged with an almost unbearable tension.
Julian's gaze landed on Vee, curiosity flickering through his eyes. "Who is this lovely lady?" he asked.
"None of your business," Luca snapped, dark eyes cutting Julian down without a flicker of hesitation.
Meanwhile, Vee sat frozen, fingers gripping the chair's edge, cheeks flaming and sweat forming tiny beads along her brow. The vibrating underwear continued its relentless assault, pulses sending electric shocks through her body. Every breath was stolen, every heartbeat pounding in sync with the secret storm she endured quietly.
"I thought you didn't bring your sluts home, Luca," Julian said casually.
