Chapter 52

Luca took a sip and let out a pleasant sigh, “Did you speak to Richard?” he asked.

“Yes, he seemed unsure about teaching me, but he said if I prove myself he will,” she responded. “I don't really know how to prove myself apart from memorising all the information I can on the packs,” she said this more to herself than to Luca.

“I'll speak to him. I've been so busy I should have spoken to him first before I sent you,” he said apologetically.

Alissa shook her head, “Don't worry about it. It's just what Richard's like. He wants someone that will do it properly,” Alissa reasoned.

Luca pursed his lips for a moment before his eyes softened. “You've changed,” he said gently. Alissa looked up at him, worry twisted her stomach. “Oh, it's not a bad thing,” he added quickly, “I like it.” He turned in his chair, his knees knocked into hers. “I worried what happened to you would make you timid, scared of everything.” Luca enclosed her hand into his and pulled her closer to him. “But you're the o