Chapter 125

Chapter 125

Isabella’s POV

It was late when I finally got home after the event.

The house was quiet in that particular way that came only after a long day, lights dimmed, footsteps softened, voices lowered as if the walls themselves were tired. I slipped my shoes off near the door, my body aching in places I hadn’t noticed until now, adrenaline slowly ebbing out of my system now that the rush of it all had faded.

Before I could even reach the stairs, Mateo came barreling towards me.

“Mamma!”

I laughed softly as he wrapped himself around my waist, nearly knocking the breath out of me. Caterina followed more slowly, a shawl draped over her shoulders, her smile warm and proud.