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He tips his head to the side as I meet his dark eyes and he grins, holding out his hand to me.
“You good, dolcezza?”
He stares into my soul, waiting for me to respond.
I am now that he’s here for me.
I give him a curt nod, placing my hand in his, and warmth spreads through my body as he pulls me to my feet. My body crashes against him and he hugs me tight. He pries the gun from my tight grip and shoves it into his waistband.
“You did what you had to do, baby. I’m proud of you.”
I nuzzle my head against his chest and inhale his masculine scent, letting it soothe me.
“All that matters is you’re okay,” he whispers against the top of my head.
“W-what do you want from me?” I whisper.
“You. Simply you.”
It isn’t a question. It’s a statement.
He tips my chin up so I face him, but I can’t. Even if his eyes are filled with admiration. I killed another man.
I’m scared of myself.
I bow my head, looking at my feet and he forcefully grips my face, dragging my head back up again, his eyes piercing into mine.
“Never, and I mean ever, bow your head to anyone, Zara. Not even me. Not like this. You are a fucking queen, and you make them kneel before you.”His face is stern, yet he’s staring into the depths of me nobody has ever.
Tears sting in my eyes.
“Try it, baby. Embrace the power you hold.” He presses a soft kiss to my temple.
When he is by my side, I do feel powerful.
“I killed him, Frankie.”
“And?”
I blink a few times.
The corner of his lip turns up in an understanding smile. “He tried to hurt you. You reacted exactly as you should. Don’t let anyone make you think differently.”
My mouth opens, then closes. He’s right. It was me or Chad. He went for his weapon.
“You truly are an angel,” he mutters against my temple.
I push myself on my tiptoes and press my lips against his. His beard tickles my chin as electricity courses through me.
“Thank you,” I whisper.
“What for?”His hands move up and down my back in a calming pattern.
“Seeing me.” I give him a small smile.
He runs his fingers through my hair, pushing it out of my face before kissing the tip of my nose.“I told you before, you and I are the same. I see you for who you are.”
He leans in closer, and my breath hitches as he licks the shell of my ear. “And who you will become after I break you.”
