Chapter 10

Alvise,” I breathed nervously, my palms growing sweaty as I stared up at his striking face. I couldn’t believe he was here.

If Alvise noticed my discomfort, he gave no indication of it. “I’ll take you home,” he said firmly.

I let out an awkward laugh and pointed toward Sierra and her friend. “Um… they’re going to take me home.” 

A muscle ticked in his jaw. “I’ll take you home, Arabella.”

I turned to Sierra, who was watching us with such intense focus that it looked like she’d forgotten how to breathe. The moment she noticed my gaze, she cleared her throat and pinched my arm. I already knew what she was trying to say.

Go with him.

Sierra’s friend, Dave, if I remembered correctly, stepped closer. “Is everything okay?” he asked, looking between Alvise and me. “Do you know him?”