Chapter 38

Minutes before...

They kissed, but the tension between them was palpable. Valerio pulled away and said:

"I'm sorry, I thought I could... But I can't. I can't touch you unless you want me to, Nora. Do you want to?"

"Clause 3.1.3 and 3.1.3.1.2," Nora reminded, staring at Valerio above her. "It's up to you, Don Valerio."

"It's our wedding night..." Valerio raised an eyebrow. "Tell me what you think,