Chapter 46

Riccardo’s POV.

I woke up to someone snuggling up to me. It was weird cause I hadn't slept in the same bed as anyone since the night I almost got my wife killed. In fact, I haven't had any good sleep since then. It took me a while to remember last night's events and a little longer to realize that it was my wife who was being all snuggly and clinging on to me.

I pulled back a little so I would be able to stare at her face. She was fast asleep and her lips were pursed in a pout that looked very similar to Aria's face when she was trying to get her way. Her long lashes were fanning her cheeks and she looked ethereal and so beautiful. I don't know how I made the mistake of falling asleep beside her last night. I was exhausted and I knew I needed to sleep but I have not been able to sleep for a while now so I had already given up on sleep.

I stretched my hand and slowly pushed back the few strands of hair that were on her face. She opened her eyes almost immediately and locked eyes with