Chapter 41 Finally Mine

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" You look so beautiful." Giovanni softly said, his eyes only on me. My cheeks heated up and I wanted to fan myself with my hands. " I don't like how these men were staring at you, you're only mine to admire." He grumbled and I giggled, shaking my head. Giovanni grinned, outstretching his hand for me to take.

I could feel the warmth of his hand as it intertwined with mine. A tingle of electricity shot through my body, traveling from our fingertips to my heart. Our eyes locked, and I could see the reflection of my own smile mirrored in his gaze. In that moment, I felt a connection unlike anything I'd ever experienced. With anyone. It was as if we were two puzzle pieces that had finally found their perfect match. The world around us seemed to fade away, all we could see and feel was each other.

"Ahhem!" Someone cleared the throat, which broke the spell. Our gaze turned to the elderly man who stood beside us with a wide smile on his face, which was the same with everyone aro