They finally arrived at the University.

Giovanni glanced up at the rearview mirror, his dark eyes meeting Felix's. "Wait outside," he commanded coldly. "Both of you."

"Yes, Boss," Felix replied without hesitation.

Vivienne simply nodded, her sharp eyes scanning the environment before she and Felix stepped out of the vehicle, closing the doors behind them to guard the perimeter.

Left alone in the back seat, Giovanni turned his gaze back to Rosalia. As he traced the soft contours of her profile, the curve of her jaw, and the quiet excitement radiating from her, a rare, unbidden smile escaped his lips. He didn't even realize he was doing it. He was...