070

Lorenzo

As we finished dinner, Mother began to wrap up the evening, preparing to send us off. "It's getting late, Lorenzo. I'll have the driver drive you and Eva home."

I glanced at Eva, then back at Mother. "No need, Mother. It's already late. I'll just stay over."

Eva's eyes widened, and she leaned in, whispering, "Lorenzo, isn't this too much? We can still head out."

I ignored her concern, focusing on my mother's reaction.

Her face lit up with a warm smile. "Wonderful idea, Lorenzo! You and Eva can stay in one of the guest rooms. I'll have a servant show you to your room."

Eva's unease was noticeable, but I reassured her with a gentle smile.

"Thank you, Mother," I said, standing up.

A loyal servant appeared at the doorway. "Right this way, Alpha."

As we followed him, Eva's hand brushed against mine, sending a spark of electricity through me. I resisted the urge to take her hand, knowing that I couldn't overstep my boundaries, especially after rejecting her that way.

We reached one