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I shake my head. “Papa’s an asshole sometimes.”
“I know, I know. I’m just saying, you should be careful, okay? Call Papa once in a while. That’ll help calm him down I think.”
“Will it help him ease up on Franco?”
“Well, I doubt that.” He grins at me. “Ah, come on, it’s Papa, you know how it goes.”
I do know how it goes. My papa can be a real dick sometimes, and it hurts to know that his ire has shifted onto one of my brothers. I almost wish I could go back and take the brunt of his displeasure again just to save them from having to deal with it, but my life now seems so much sweeter and better than I ever pictured it would. The idea of losing it hurts.
“I’ll call him,” I say quietly and smile. “I’m happy you came, Santo. It’s really good to see you.”
“It’s good to see you too, biggest sister.” He gives me another of his patented goofy smiles and stands up. “I’ve gotta get going. I have rounds to make and I’d better not be late. Just listen to my warning, okay?”
“Okay, I’ll listen.”
He nods at me and drifts to the doorway. He pauses before he leaves and looks back. “Hey, by the way. I keep wondering something.”
“Yeah?” I tilt my head, holding my teacup in both hands. Its warmth spreads into my palms and fingers.
“This thing with the Russian guy. Is it for real?”
I blink a few times. I’m not sure how to answer. Is it real? We’re actually doing this, if that’s what he means—but I don’t think that’s his question.
He wants to know if I care about Maxim. If this marriage thing is because I want it, or if it’s because that’s our only option.
Two weeks ago, I would’ve said no, absolutely not, it’s not real.
But now?
I shrug a little and smile. “Does it matter?”
“I guess not. Anything for the Familia. Well, in my case anything. In your case, mostly anything, you traitor.” He grins, waves, and leaves.
I watch him go. Maxim returns a minute later and sits across from me. He smiles as he pours himself some tea.
“Is it real then, princess?” he asks quietly.
“Don’t be a dick. Were you listening that whole time?”
He shrugs. “I had to make sure you were safe.”
“Santo is my brother.”
“Brothers can be dangerous, as you well know.”
I sigh and shake my head. “You’re impossible.”
“And yet you enjoy it. Now, finish that tea. I got home early and I would very much like to spend my free time teaching you the line between pleasure and pain.”
I grin and blush. “Since you put it like that, I guess I have time today.”
Chapter20
Siena
Ishove him back onto the bed as I yank his pants off. He lets out one of those beautiful fuck-you’re-gorgeous grunts that sounds like a heavenly choir singing just for me. Except it’s all raw masculinity and man-desire. So not exactly angelic.
I stroke his cock once, twice, and take him deep into my mouth. His grunt turns into a groan and I can’t help the pinging eagerness that spreads between my legs. I love making him happy, love hearing him growl and moan as he loses his mind with lust. If I can control anything in this world, it’s the way he looks at me like I’m the greatest prize imaginable.
