Chapter 43

LUCIANO’S POV

The feeling in my chest. It can’t be. Not with her? What was happening to me?

She reached up to touch my face and let her palm caress my cheeks. Her hand was warm on my face and felt a little soothing.

She was reaching out. Did I want this? I was so confused. I suddenly heard Arianna’s voice in my head “he made me renounce him as my mate.” She had been through this already and it broke her.

I wasn’t sure what I felt for her, but I could admit that I cared about her enough to noy hurt her a second time. I surprise myself and pull her in for a hug. I had no idea what this meant, but for now, I would accept her comfort and return the kindness.

I could feel her heartbeat in her chest. It was faster than normal.

“Shh, it’s okay Arianna. Breathe.” I say with my hand in the small of her back and my breath in her hair.

I felt her slowly relax in my hands and pull away slowly.

“Luciano … I”

“You don’t have to say anything Arianna.”

I turn around and walk away. That was mo