Chapter 44
chuckle left my lip, looking at the small amount of blood on my slack pants
e lights a wildfire in my chest and then drowns it with the single glance of those doe–shimmery eyes. No one else has the power only her. I ran
through my hair, my tight as I stared at the closed bathroom door
had been over fifteen minutes since she locked herself in the bathroom. I could hear some muted sound through the door I ran a hand through
Chair in frustration. She is testing my patience. My fiery limle wife, and fuck it make me want to break down that dame door and drag her back
“Are you planning to live in there, resoro Come our””
she said, her voice laced with doubt, like even she wasn’t sure.
Fucking, period, huh?” I muntered, more to myself than to her, the words foreign on my tongue. Why did she have to hide herself from me? It
“Do you need something” I asked, scratching the back of my neck. I’d seen my sister Bella deal with this shit–padi, tamponi, some chocolate obsession—but fuck if I kne hat Elara needed
supplies or_” I trailed of, feeling like an idiot, the heir to the Roman Empire cumbling over something so mundane.
came from the other side, followed by a fan thud, like she’d smacked her head against something. Then her voice, small and oke through “Could you please ask someone to bring some p–pads and some painkillers, please?”
bring you these things when your husband is alive and capable!” I growled at her, the words dripping with the authority who owned ber every breath
think Tdles another soul see you be this we
ded groan awered me followed by a faint. “You’re impoule,” her voice tinged with that exasperation I loved to provoke. I could picture
wild check Burbed crimson probably cursing me. The image made my smirk widen
I’ll get you what you need”
Dance gripped the steering wheel, his knuckles white, as he sped toward the store.
ing for some time, he dialled his mother’s number, the screen glowing in the dim light of the car. It rang twice before she picked up.
surprised” lubeľa voice came through teasing and light.“My son, calling me at this hour? What’s the occasion?”
need
tale so you about something important, he said, his
was already amused, and he could picture here low, almost a growl”And what exactly is so important that you call at t
her chin, eyes sparkling with mischief
He glanced at the dashboard clock 11:30 pm“Elara’s on her period”
There
bear of silence.
labella firally said, her tone incredulous Dante exhaled sharply, frustration creeping into his voice.
or is in pain.“His words were clipped, laced with impatience.
“I need to know what to do “Another pause, longer this time. Then, Isabella laughed. Laughed so hard that Dante thought she might lose her voice. His grip on the phone tightened, and for a fleeting moment, he imagined crushing is in his hand. If it were anyone else, they’d be dead by now. But
ven rassed his voice at her, the’d make sure he regretted it
“Oh. I think it’s hilarious.
1/2
- chuckled, her voice tach with amusement
you were about to tell me something serious. But no, my ruthless an is losing his mind over his wifes period cramps. Your father would
thu “Dance‘ i cyn narrowed, ha cxpression darkening
not tell him” he could imagine his mother tapping her chin, pretending to think.“I don’t know I can already hear him laughing. “My son
nan without blinking, but can’t handle his wife’s crampa?“She mimacked his father’s deep voice, and Dante could almost see the smirk on face. I ran a hand down his face, muttering a curse under his breath.
Chapter 44
“Are you going to be some help or not?”
“Of course, figlio mio. Isabella said sweetly, though her amusement didn’t fade.“Let’s start with the basics: keep her warm. You can use a heating pad or, you know, hold her. “Dante nodded, though she couldn’t see him.
“Okay”
-She also needs to stay hydrated,” she continued Chamomile to typing a note.
tea or ginger tea will help
ill help with the cramps. Dante pulled out his phone, already
“I’ll have the best teas imported from Italy. “Isabella rolled her eyes.
“You are exactly like your father, I meant a regular tea bag prepare it for your wife. Dante frowned but then nodded
“Oh. Okay.” “If she doesn’t feel like eating, make her some healthy soup. Your father used to make the best soup in the world “She sighed, a hint of nostalgia in her voice.
Just be there for her. Massage her lower back, it helps with the cramps. “Dante’s lips twitched into a slow, knowing smirk.
“I can do that”
“Is there anything else?“Isabella smirked. “Yes. One last thing.”
What
“Don’t piss her off.” Dante raised a brow.”What?”
“Women on their period! They will end you. Do you think you’re dangerous? Try saying the wrong thing to her right now and watch your words. my boy.” Dante scoffed.
“I know how to handle my wife” Isabella’s voice turned sharp, playful, but with an edge.
“Handling a wife on her period is not the same as handling your enemies, Dante. You can’t just intimidate the cramps away. Dante opened his mouth to argue, but the words didn’t come. He closed it, his brow furrowing
See! Even you know I’m right” She smirked.
Is that all!”
“Yes, that’s all. Oh, and one more thing, bring her some chocolate. She’ll appreciate it” Dante nodded.
“Got it.” He ended the call, staring at the phone for a moment before slipping it back into his pocket.
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