Erica This breakfast was a new experience for me as both Ephraim and Antonio made small talk with me like they wanted to really know me. When I thanked Ephraim for the clothes and especially for the scarf, he told me it was Antonio who wanted this color. When I glanced at him in surprise, Antonio looked at me with dark eyes as he said, “Don’t ever lie to me, especially about the things you love. Ask for it and I’ll give it to you.” I opened my mouth but he placed a finger on my lips as he said, “Within boundaries, little devil. Don't push them.” And still I was warm from his earlier words, how so easily he said that he’d give me anything if I asked for it. And it wasn’t just that, Antonio hadn’t stopped touching me once since we sat down. Even when he was eating, his hand remained on m