Chapter 13

• Dante held all the bags I had accumulated from the high-end stores in Rome. He was being patient, which surprised me. It was an unexpected gesture, considering the tension between us after the inappropriate kiss in the car.
• But I couldn't resist the idea of extending the day. Rome was a romantic city, full of opportunities for enjoying a quiet dinner. Moreover, a night away from the Mancuso family might be just what we needed.
• I turned to Dante with a suggestive smile and asked, “How about having dinner together in Rome? What do you think?”