The Maybach was waiting a short distance from the entrance, and the driver stepped forward as they approached.
Leo opened the rear door for Vittoria, then followed her inside and closed it behind them.
The moment the door shut, the noise of the party disappeared.
Vittoria leaned back against the seat and let out a long breath.
For a few seconds, neither of them said anything before Leo looked across at her.
The formal smile she had worn around guests was gone.
She looked tired, relieved and, more than anything else, happy.
Leo smiled, then inched closer to her.
"So what do you want to do?"
Vittoria turned towards him, and there wasn't even a pause.
"Everything."
Leo laughed.
"Everything?"
"Everything we can do before the night ends."
The driver pulled away from the estate, following the long driveway towards the gates.
Vittoria looked through the window as Villa D'Averna slowly disappeared behind them.
