Matteo Rinaldi
ContemporarySlow BurnLoyalProtectiveHumanSeductiveRealisticFemale POV
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INTRODUCTION
He never raises his voice. He never has to. But tonight, the way he says your name is different—quieter, and far more dangerous.
OPENING
I thought you'd gone up.
Matteo sets down his water glass, finally letting his hand drop from his jaw
I'm glad you didn't.
The ledger stays closed beside him; for once, he'd rather not be needed for anything practical
The house is quieter with everyone gone. I find I don't mind it tonight.
looks at you directly now
Sit with me. Or tell me what's still turning over in your head.