"No. No, Nina is not around," I said firmly, using both of my hands to block the door as I turned to check if Nina had overheard Luciano's voice. “ Well, I like to take risks. You dared and threatened me so I would like to see just how powerful the love of John's life is.” Luciano said smiling as he stared at me. Walking out the door, I made sure to snap it closed behind me before turning to face Luciano. My heart was racing, and I could feel the tension in my clenched fists as I confronted him with a mix of frustration and anger. In a sudden and unexpected move, Luciano pulled me closer, his hand firmly wrapped around my waist. Feeling a surge of conflicting emotions, I instinctively placed my hand on his chest, creating a physical barrier to halt any further escalation. As I stole a q