The Couple Who Prays Together

Amalia watched Valerio’s lips twitch as he took her extended hand.

“Valerio Castiglione. It’s nice to meet you, Amalia. Welcome to Catania. I would be honored to show you around our city.”

“Thank you!” she tried not to giggle when he pressed his lips to the back of her hand in a flirtatious manner. “Are all Sicilian men as suave as you?”

“No. Some are apes with very little manners but,” he put his