Reunion

Amalia launched from the SUV and ran up the steps to throw herself into Valerio’s waiting arms.

“Amoré,” he whispered, his voice hoarse with emotion as he rocked her in his arms. “Oh, my love, I cannot tell you how good it feels to hold you in my arms.”

She sobbed against his shoulder as he lifted her clear off the ground to hug her tight to his chest. “I missed you.”

“I was very worried I would n