Chapter 197

"Put me down, Lorenzo," Camila chided, her voice firm despite the tears still fresh in her eyes.

"No," Lorenzo refused, clutching her tighter, afraid that if he let her go, she’d run from him again — and this time, for good.

"What are you doing? Everyone is watching," she whined softly, trying not to draw more attention.

"Let them," he replied without a hint of shame.

"Put me down," she demanded a