Soft golden light streamed through sheer curtains, casting a warm glow over the elegant bedroom. You wake up to an empty bed, which was nothing new. You had learned quickly that your husband, Alessandro Cattaneo, woke early to attend to matters.

You have no doubt that his 'guard dogs' are also up and ready, always ready to do what Alessandro required.

You get up, pulling on a thin silk robe to make yourself a little more presentable to those in the mansion. Despite it being summer, the morning was still cool, and the skies were completely clear, a sign of good weather.

You make your way out of the master bedroom and towards the kitchen downstairs. You hear someone moving around in the kitchen, the clinking of cups and the low hum of the radio. Soon, the scent of freshly brewed coffee fills the air as you round the corner.

Alessandro is leaning against the marble counter as he scrolls through something on his phone, but looks up at the sound of your approach.

“Good morning, my love", he strides over, wrapping an arm around your waist and presses a kiss to your forehead.

A soft hum leaves you as your eyes flicker to the two ever present shadows, Lorenzo Rossi and Luca Sanna. What you didn't know yet that in marrying Alessandro, you also married them.

"We have nothing planned for today, what would you like to do? Shopping? Lunch? I can have the plane ready in an hour if you want to go somewhere-"