Noah looked up, voice steady now.
"I don't think I'm 'worthy.' I just know I care about her a lot. I listen. I respect her. She's smart and funny and absolutely terrifying when she wants to be. And if she chooses me, then I'll make damn sure she never regrets it."
Silence.
Even Lorenzo blinked.
Marco: "Okay, that was kind of awesome."
Antonio nodded. "He can stay."
Matteo finally cracked a smile. "You may live."