Because in my heart, what I want, more than anything else, is for Luca and me to be together.
There’s so much uncertainty, so much confusion. I want to reach out and touch him so badly, but I know I can’t. The space between us is tiny, but right now it feels as wide as the ocean.
And as darkness falls, I make a resolution. That whatever the truth is about who I am, whether Luca and I really are related, I’ll stay in Italy until I’ve found it out.
I learned another Italian word recently, painstakingly working on the translation of Jovanotti’s lyrics: storia. It means “history,” but it can also mean a relationship. If you say nostra storia, “our story,” that’s like saying “our relationship,” or “our love affair.”
I cast a fleeting glance sideways at Luca and realize he’s looking at me, his eyes the dark blue of the night sky.
Our story isn’t over. It’s not possible. Not so soon, when it’s barely even begun …
Follow Violet and Luca’s story in the upcoming
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Acknowledgments
Many thanks to Beverly Horowitz, my brilliant editor, who shepherded this book along with great care and attention; to Kenny Holcomb, who continues to give me covers that make everyone ooh and aah in amazement and wonder at their gorgeousness; and to Krista and Rebecca, whose efficiency and help is hugely appreciated.
Equally huge thanks, as always, to my wonderful agent, Deborah Schneider; to Cathy and Victoria, who do the best job of looking after me I could possibly imagine; and to Random Burns, the number one fan, plotter, and title suggestor for my YA books.
And to all the fans who’ve followed me to this new series: I hope you enjoy it just as much as you did the Scarlett Wakefield books. I miss Scarlett, but it’s been so much fun starting a new series. I hope you love my new characters as much as I do!
About the Author
Lauren Henderson is the author of the Scarlett Wakefield mystery series: Kiss Me Kill Me, Kisses and Lies, Kiss in the Dark, and Kiss of Death. She is also the author of several acclaimed “tart noir” mystery novels for adults, as well as the witty romance handbook Jane Austen’s Guide to Dating, which has been optioned for film development. She was born and raised in London, where she lives with her husband. Visit her online at laurenhenderson.net or on Facebook as Lauren Milne Henderson.
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