*VINCENZO*
I could feel the heat of Adeline's body against the cold door, and every chaotic thought in my mind melted away, replaced by an overwhelming need for her. The world outside ceased to exist, and the only thing that mattered was the intoxicating way her lips responded to mine, softening as I deepened the kiss. I had let my anger and frustration boil over, but now, with each frantic touch, the urgency of my feelings surged through me like electricity.
What the hell was she doing there? My heart raced with confusion and desire. She was supposed to be in the damn hospital, together with Marcus, following their check-ups as I agreed. My mind flickered back to the events leading up to this moment—the dark room where mistrust hung in the air like a grim cloud and the weight of betray
