Arianna was very excited. Next week was the day of the wedding-she was to marry Luciano Critimorte. Luciano had been adopted by William Dethridge, who had married Arianna's aunt-Lenora. Luciano was a stravaganti who traveled between worlds.

Arianna always wondered what it would be like in Luciano's world. She felt sorry for him that he couldn't travel there anymore. Luciano had told her that he could but it was very hard, and what was the point when everyone there thought he was dead?

"Hello, Arianna" A familiar voice called entering Arianna's bedroom. Barbara had been combing Arianna's hair. Barbara was Arianna's personal maid.

Arianna turned to see her father Rodolfo Rossi "hello father" Arianna said happily getting up and hugging Rodolfo.

"Luciano will be returning in a few days" Rodolfo told her smiling. Rodolfo cared for Luciano as his own son. Rodolfo was even happier that Luciano was marrying his own daughter.

"Oh" Arianna's face brightened up even more. "That's great! I want to spend some time together before the wedding" then her face became thoughtful "does he have a carriage? Because I could send a carriage to get him"

Rodolfo laughed "I appreciate your concern for Luciano considering what happened in Padavia recently but he'll be fine now."

"Alright then" Arianna chuckled.

Next Morning

"Luciano!" Arianna cried jumping out of the carriage. "What happened to you?"

Luciano came into the city beaten up, half falling off of his horse Cara. "It's Nothing" Luciano cried out heading toward the palazzo.

Arianna ran up to Cara and grabbed Luciano's hand "Luciano!" she cried. Luciano looked down at her "Arianna" he smiled, and his body gave way; falling off of Cara.

Later that day

Luciano opened his eyes to find Arianna leaning over him; a worried expression on her face. Luciano smiled.

His head ached, and he couldn't feel his left arm. Arianna got up and Luciano heard a door open, and close. A few moments later the door opened and shut again.

Arianna came back into view, and sat beside Luciano again, placing her hand on his. Rodolfo came into a grim expression on his face.

"Wha-" Luciano began, but then was interrupted by Arianna; "it's okay. You fell of your horse, and broke a bone in your arm."

Luciano sat up, and saw Arianna wince. "I'm fine" Luciano assured her even though his head throbbed. "Son" Rodolfo began "seems you came back to Bellzza early, and" he stopped and looked over Luciano's attire "well, you came quite" he looked thoughtful as he searched for the right word "injured."

"It's nothing" Luciano repeated "doesn't matter now." Luciano paused "it was a small issue in Padavia."

"Issue?" Arianna argued "it's not an issue!" Arianna jumped up to face Luciano "it's always 'nothing' with you! You get attacked every day, and you can't even admit you're in pain!" She stormed out of the room in a big hurry.

Luciano bowed his head and pinched the bridge of his nose. The wedding might get called off.