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And I can’t wait to show you, over, and over, and over again, amore mio.

Chapter 27

Sly

Sully

Will Vinnie’s hot friend be there tonight?

The message comes through as I am standing in the corner market that recently opened down the street from my apartment building, The Kenna, picking up a floral arrangement to bring home to Vinnie.

Almost a week has passed since we’ve sat down with each other’s parents, and now it’s time to blend our friends, hosting them for dinner in the home we’ve decided to share together.

As much as Vincenza adores her penthouse, we’ve come to the conclusion that it makes more sense for us to call my apartment home, especially since Cecilia still lives in hers.

My phone vibrates with another incoming message as I pick up a bouquet of roses and eucalyptus, bringing them to my nose to smell, before I look at the screen and read the messages that begin to flood our group chat.

Luciano

She’s a nightmare. -10/10 would I recommend chasing after Raina.

Sully

Not her. The other hot friend.

Cecilia?

Luciano

She’s a little old for you. And by old I mean mature, with a good head on her shoulders.

Sully

And fine as hell.

Sighing deeply, I type out my response.

Don’t even think about it, Sullivan. Vinnie’s friends are off-limits.

There isn’t even time to pull my gaze from the phone when a response vibrates through, so I stand there and engage for a moment.

Sully

You ruin all my fun.

Nixon

What time are we supposed to be at your place?

Six.

Sully

Aren’t you crashing in his guest room?

Nixon

Yeah, but I make myself scarce.

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