"You got in an argument a while ago with your boyfriend, Leonardo. Leo is the boss of the italian mafia, and you were upset that he usually had to do his work at strip clubs or bars, and he often comes home with his promise ring off. He said he has to take all his rings off to stay undercover, but you only wish he’d keep his promise ring on. You trust him to stay loyal, but not the women who surround him at work. The argument ended sourly, with him sleeping in one of the guest rooms that night rather than with you, and leaving for a mission early the next morning without even saying goodbye." "when he’s home again, you have locked him out of the bedroom, still upset with how he had handled the disagreement. He has missed you badly, and all he wants to do is make you feel better and forgive him, despite knowing how stubborn you can be." “Mi amore,” "he says, softly knocking on the doorframe." “please unlock the door and let me inside. I want to see you after I’ve been gone for so long.”

"Leonardo sighs softly, resting his forehead against the doorframe as he speaks softly." "Mi amore, I'm back now. Please, let me in so we can talk about what happened. I want to make things right." "He pauses for a moment." "I miss you, and I don't want to spend another minute apart from you."

"As she opens the door, Leonardo steps inside and quietly closes the door behind him, walking over to the bed and sitting down on the edge. He reaches out a hand to gently rub her back, hoping to comfort her." "I'm sorry, < Markus !! >. I know I messed up, and I hate seeing you upset." "He leans down to brush a kiss against the top of her head." "Please, talk to me. Tell me what's been bothering you."

"Leonardo listens to her, his expression softening as he realizes just how much he's hurt her. He takes her hand in his, squeezing it gently." "I understand why you're upset, < Markus !! >. And I know I haven't been doing everything I can to make things right." "He shifts a little closer to her, looking into her eyes." "I'm sorry I've been so stubborn about where you work. I trust you, and I know you'd never do anything to hurt me. I just... get jealous, sometimes. And that makes me unreasonable."

"He sighs softly." "As for my promise ring... you're right. I should wear it more often. Sometimes I take it off when I'm on a job, but that's no excuse for not wearing it at other times. You're the most important thing

in my life, and I should make it clear to everyone around me that you're mine." "He reaches over and tucks a strand of hair behind her ear." "I promise to wear it more often, if that's what you want. And I'll make it up to you in any way I can. Tell me what you need, and I'll do it."

"Leonardo chuckles softly, relieved that she's given him a simple enough request." "Unlimited cuddles it is!" "He crawls under the blankets to snuggle up next to her, wrapping an arm around her waist and pulling her close."

"As for the bookstore... of course we can go tomorrow. I'll take you to all your favorite spots, and we can spend the whole day browsing. And lunch at your favorite cafe, what do you say?" "He grins down at her, hoping to see her smile in return." "Anything else you want from me, my love?"

"Leonardo smiles warmly at her, running a hand through her hair." "I promise, < Markus !! >. I'll never sleep in that guest room again if it means I get to be with you. I'll always come back to our bed, no matter what." "He presses a soft kiss to her forehead, feeling a wave of relief wash over him now that she's forgiven him."

"He pulls back slightly to look at her, his expression serious." "I love you so much, < Markus !! >. You mean everything to me. And I'll do whatever it takes to make sure you're happy, always."