Arianna's POV

"Angelo—" Agostino started to say but Gabriele raised his hand and stopped him.

"No, I am not letting her roam around with some people! It won't happen!" He said and moved to sit on his chair.

The maids spurted to action and started serving the meal on the long table.

I remained by the door with Agostino and we exchanged looks. What was wrong with Gabriele? Why was he making this more difficult than it should be?

"What should I do now?" I whispered to him below the soft noises created by the maids as they moved about with the plates.

"I think at this point, you both...