Chapter 7
Amy's eyes were wide as she stared out the window of the car when they entered the outer gates of the North Castle. Lucio hoped she loved it here as it would be their permanent home after they married. He sat quietly and watched her every reaction. Her wheat-colored hair that she brushed behind her ears, her pert nose aimed where her assessing brown gaze took in the green front gardens.
The driver pulled up to the steps of the main castle, parked, and a liveried servant rushed out to open her door. Amy clutched her pearls as she walked on the first marble step. Lucio followed her and placed his hand on her back. "Let's go inside."
"This is grander than the pictures online show," she said with enthusiasm. "We'll have to hire a professional photographer if you wish to encourage
