Purity

Valerio’s words took her by surprise.

“Valerio.”

“No. It’s okay, Amalia. I didn’t. Until we arrived in Catania, I failed to make you feel safe and loved. This is my failing as your husband. I gave you grief for not trying but I’m realizing with your words, while I tried to make you feel my affection, it was the safety you were missing. While we were here, I was finally making gains with you in ter