“You know, I was thinking,” I say as I place my chin on his shoulder and wrap my arms around him from behind, unbuttoning his shirt. “How would you feel about getting a dog?” Salvatore’s body goes so utterly still that I pause in my task and arch my neck to find him staring at the wall. “If you bring another animal in here, I’ll kill someone, Milene.” “Please?” I take his chin between my fingers and turn his head toward mine. “It can be some small breed and—Why are you keeping your eyes closed?” “No reason.” “Salvatore Ajello, open your eyes. Right now.” He sighs. Opens his eyes. “Pretty
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