“Do you think…” I started before trailing off, suddenly nervous. His hand cupped my cheek, his thumb caressing my jaw. “What is it, tesoro?” “Could we try holding hands while we walk?” I hadn’t had a chance to really test out my motorized assist outside, but I only had to steer with one hand when I used it, leaving my other one free. Matteo’s hold on my face tightened a fraction as some emotion flashed over his eyes so quickly I almost wasn’t sure it was real. He leaned down and pressed a tender kiss to my forehead. Then he straightened, took my hand in his, and we made our way through the
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