Sweet Temptation by Cora Reilly

“That, as my wife, you’re also entitled to my protection.”
Giulia tilted her head, regarding me curiously. “Okay.”
I wasn’t sure if I got my point across, but I’d never been a man of many
words when feelings were concerned. I’d do my best to treat her right.
Silence fell over us. I could tell that Giulia wanted to say something, perhaps
even wanted me to say more, but I remained silent. I didn’t know my young wife
and had no clue what she did all day except for shopping and meeting other
women. She was a teenager, and I was not. I hadn’t even acted like one when I’d
been her age.
“Let’s return. Our guests are waiting. It’s almost midnight.”
She tensed, but followed me inside.