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Nikolai’s mouth flattened as he regarded me. “Do you plan to tell him?”
“As long as you don’t hurt Giulio, then no.” It wasn’t my business what went on between Nikolai and Theo. Giulio was my only concern. “I only need a few days here. Giulio is being hunted by some Sicilian assassins. Once I learn who, we will disappear and you’ll never see us again.”
“Good. Keep your mouth shut and we’ll get along just fine.”
CHAPTER SIXTEEN
Giulio
Theo dropped onto the bed in my cabin. “He’s very handsome, your assassin. In a brooding Heathcliff sort of way.”
I frowned at him. “Heathcliff?”
“Bello! Don’t you ever read? Wuthering Heights. Emily Brontë. It is a classic.”
I sat in a chair and rubbed my face. Exhaustion tugged at my brain. “They didn’t teach that book at my American all-male boarding school.”
“I will buy you a copy when we’re back on land. You will love it. Now, you must tell me about this man of yours.”
Sighing, I stared at the wall. “I think I’m too tired for this conversation. And I need drinks to be able to tell it properly.”
Theo laughed. “I can’t wait, then. It must be very good.”
It was something, that was for certain. “We appreciate you letting us crash your vacation with your new man. But I didn’t know who else to ask.”
“If you’re in trouble, then I am happy to help.”
I hadn’t gone into too much detail when I called Theo but his response had been instantaneous. He said to come to the yacht and we could stay as long as we like. “I hope Nic doesn’t mind that we’re here.”
“He said he was happy to help my friends. And he didn’t mind the blow job I gave him as a reward, that’s for sure.”
“Tell me about him.”
Theo waggled his brows. “Isn’t he delicious? I didn’t think an older man would do it for me, but Nic is an absolute beast in bed. I’m having so much fun.”
“And what about him?”
“Well, he obviously can’t get enough of this.” He gestured to his body. “And who can blame him?”
I smiled and shook my head. “I mean what does he do for a living?”
“Oh, that. He’s a businessman. Owns some big oil company in Europe.”
“You didn’t tell him my last name, did you?”
“Of course not, bello! Your secret is safe with me.”
I assumed, but it was a relief to hear it. I checked my watch. “I should nap. We can talk over dinner and drinks tonight. I’ll catch you up on everything.”
Theo pushed up off the bed. “I should nap, as well. Nic kept me up until very late last night. God, his dick. It should be cast in bronze and put in a museum.” He stretched his arms over his head. “Then again, maybe not. All other dicks would cry in shame if they could see it.”
I chuckled and took off my shoes. “I’m glad to see you are the same, amico.”
He came over and grabbed my face in both his hands. “You look much better than the last time I saw you. After, you know.” After Paolo’s death. “He has brought you back to life. I approve.”
After kissing both of my cheeks, Theo left and I was alone. I wasn’t certain where Alessio was or what he was doing. His jaw had been hard and angry as he’d lingered behind to talk to Nic. But it didn’t make sense. Alessio had no reason to be angry with Theo or his boyfriend.
Just as I stretched out on the bed, the door opened and Alessio walked in. My heart did its weird fluttering thing that was happening more and more when I was around this man.
