Chapter 18

• After gently bathing Alessandro, Harmony helped him to the bedroom, her hands cradling his waist as he leaned on her for support. She eased him onto the bed, her fingers lingering on his skin as she helped him settle in. The soft glow of the bedside lamp cast a warm light on his face, accentuating the sharp angles of his cheekbones and the gentle curve of his lips.
• But as she looked into his eyes, Harmony saw a glimmer of something else - a hint of darkness, a flicker of intensity that made her heart race with fear. She felt a shiver run down her spine as he gazed at her, his eyes narrowing slightly as if he could see right through her.
• "Let me help you with your wound," she said softly, her voice trembling slightly as she reached for the bandages.