Page 98 of Brazen Obsession

Physical Inventory

Sara

I’m pacing the floor when the front door opens. My heart skips a beat. The first person I see is Finn and I hug him tight to me. I would have been a distraction there, but sitting here doing nothing while wondering if they were okay was rough.

“It was only a business meeting, flower.” He holds me just as tight and kisses my temple.

I pull back. “Is it over?”

His green eyes match his smile. “Yes, my father has given us his protection. By now, everyone in the underworld will know all of us are untouchable unless they want to start a war with Colin Lawson.”

A weight lifts off me. He presses a kiss to my lips before pushing me into Wyatt’s arms. Wyatt lifts me in the air before hugging me. For a second, I just absorb everything about him. I’m still a little amazed to be his finally.

He guides me into Drew’s arms next.

“Hey there, princess.” He holds me like he never wants to let me go, which is the best feeling in the world.

In the back of my mind, I know Roger is with them, but this is my life now. I’m not going to hide from anyone anymore. Well, maybe at the office. It’s bad enough I’m Tom’s sister, but add fucking the other three bosses… It’s not the best look for me as an intern.

Drew kisses me sweetly and then I’m in Dante’s arms. Any remaining weight lifts off me as he draws me into his body. They’re all back and in one piece. Dante turns me and leads me into the living room where Finn tells Mom and Tom about the meeting while Roger takes Caitlyn and Peabody out into the backyard.

When Finn finishes, I’m a little shocked at how easy it was. But it wasn’t easy on Finn to trust his father. None of what any of us went through was easy.

Mom keeps glancing at Dante and me where we stand. He’s leaning against the wall and I’m leaning back against him. His arms are wrapped around my middle and I have my hands over his. Completely at ease with his affection, even in front of my mother.

“I guess we can go back to the townhouse now.” Mom looks at all of us. “Is this where you all are going to stay?”

“We are.” Dante rubs his thumb over my knuckles. “But Sara can go home with you if that’s what she wants.”

I’ve been waffling about this for too long. When in reality, the only place I want to be is in their arms, in their beds, in our bed. Going backward at this point isn’t an option.

“I’m ready to live here with you guys.” I lean my head against his shoulder. “If it doesn’t work out, I can go home.”

“Of course, you’re always welcome at the townhouse.” My mom smiles at me indulgently. “I’m sure Tom and Natasha will want their own place. Though I think Caitlyn might be here more often than not, if that baby stays here.”

“While I always enjoy running into my friends in their boxers or seeing them kiss my sister.” Tom winces. His good arm is around Natasha, who rests her head on his shoulder. “We should really get our own place or go back to the apartment.”

“That apartment might be too big for you two,” Drew says. “But my apartment might work better. There’s a bedroom and another space that can be made into the baby’s room. I might be able to get the landlord to give you a sweet deal.”

“Didn’t you say you owned your loft?” Wyatt raises an eyebrow.

I almost laugh out loud. Drew’s always making a deal.

“Like I said, I know a guy.” Drew glances at me and winks.

Wyatt shakes his head with a smirk.

I’m trying to imagine his dungeon turned into a baby’s room. With the amount of space, it could easily be divided into two additional bedrooms. And that would mean the equipment would be moved here. I don’t feel like I got enough time to explore everything in that room yet. My insides warm.

Natasha looks up at Tom. “It would be better than moving into one of my father’s places. Dad bought the property in my name to secure it for my future. But I don’t think I’d be comfortable living there right now. I wouldn’t feel safe.”

“We can go see the place this weekend.” Tom turns to Drew, who nods. “See if we like it and then maybe get the renovations done while we live in the apartment downstairs?”

My cheeks burn. Has Drew already moved the equipment or is Tom going to get a sneak peek at my love life? Probably more information he really doesn’t want, and I’m not sure I want him to even consider that about me.

Tom’s looking at me for approval. Like I’m the one who has the final say if he stays or goes.

“Oh, yeah, that sounds good.” I smile and try to push down my discomfort. “As long as the apartment downstairs has everything you need for now.”