“Ouch, Nico. Too soon. My ass still hurts. If you notice I’m not sitting down.”
I chuckle as I walk to the umbrella table in the corner.
“Guys, get your heads in the game,” I yell out.
Serenity glances my way. “That’s the problem. Their heads are in the game.”
She burst into laughter.
“Boss,” Angel whispers with wide-eyed gaze.
What the fuck? Is she fucking my bodyguards?
Damn, I’d been so wrapped up in my own love life I hadn’t noticed.
I glance to the left. The privacy gate has been lowered, giving the perfect view of the beach and ocean.
Digging into my eggs Benedict, I watch the game. My wife still stands poolside.
“Serenity lay on the lounger and relax. I’ll get another drink for you in a moment.”
She peeks over her shoulder. “Is my husband trying to spoil me?”
“Always, wife.”
Sadness and regret flash in her gray eyes briefly. Serenity turns back to the game.
After scarfing down my meal, I kick off my shoes and walk to the opposite side of the pool.
“You had last night off and today. This is what you two choose to do in your spare time?” I ask as I take a seat on the edge of the pool.
“Mrs. Pitucco and Angel were playing pool volleyball,” Vex says.
“Mrs. P asked if we’d play Angel and Bets,” Abe adds. “We felt refreshed. So we figured we’d play a game with our girl and Bets.”
“Once we’re done playing the game, we’ll enjoy the town with Angel,” Vex adds.
She chuckles. “I’m spending the rest of the day in bed.”
Abe shoots her a look.
“Fine, I’m going with you guys.”
What the fuck did the look mean that made her change her mind?
I chuckle. “All of this is really cute.” I point between the three of them.
“Just remember we’re in the middle of a war,” I say to Vex and Abe. “They haven’t been in a war before. They have no idea how stressful I can be.”
Serenity sits beside me, looping her arm around mine. She left her hat and bikini cover-up on the lounger. She flings her right leg over my lap and rests her head against my shoulder. I squeeze her thick thigh. I’m ready to have my wife again.
“My team hasn’t been to war, but they’ll be ready.” She looks at her bodyguards. “Isn’t that right?”
“We’ve been training almost every day,” Bets says. “We’ll be ready.”
“Good,” Serenity adds.
“And just because we’ll be exploring the town doesn’t mean we won’t be locked in,” Vex confirms.
