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When I get to the kitchen, I smell the awakening aroma of freshly brewed coffee and I make myself a cup, sipping on it, and notice his office doors are closed. Shadows move behind the frosted glass, and I know he is in a meeting which would make this moment even better.
My heels kiss the tile, the echoing taps nearly matching my heartbeat.
I lift my hand and knock on the door, innocently and unsure. I don’t even know if he can hear it.
The door opens and Matias is there and standing behind him are a few of Ari’s men. I still can’t remember all their names, but I know there is Maliko, who just came here from Italy. Now that I’m here, everyone seems a bit intimidating, and I’ve made a mistake. I’ve lost my nerve.
“I’m sorry, Ari. I’ll come back later. I didn’t mean to interrupt.”
“Nonsense, Tesoro. You’re welcome in all my meetings. Come here.” He gestures for me to enter the room and I step inside, keeping my eyes downward. I feel the power in the room shift and the tension build.
“I don’t know,” I whisper, taking a peek at the men from below my lashes. “I don’t want to intrude.”
“Is my wife intruding?”
“No, Mr. Milazzo,” Maliko states, hands clasped in front of him.
“No, sir,” another says.
“She’s never a bother. I happen to like Rosie very much,” Matias says.
“Me too,” Gianni chimes in.
“There you have it. Come here, Tesoro.”
I tug the hem of my dress, hoping it doesn’t lift and show what I plan on tempting Ari with.
With tentative, easy steps, I walk to stand next to him on his good side. His shirt is still off and I’m sure that isn’t normal for men in such important positions as his. He wraps an arm around my waist, his hand gripping my hip and he tugs me down on his lap.
I’m settled on his knee.
My bare pussy rubs against his pant leg and I have to pinch my lips together to keep quiet. My plan is failing. I was going to tempt him. I was going to show him his little payback scheme didn’t bother me, but now it is bothering me.
In all the right ways.
“Any update on Bianchi?”
Maliko steps forward. “He’s been quiet. He has been at his club. We can’t confirm if it was Bianchi’s men at the airstrip. He’s still looking for Rosie’s brother. He doesn’t know he has left the country yet. I know he is aware of Rosie now, though.”
“What?” Ari shouts, his fingers digging into my thigh which lifts my dress. The calloused pads of his fingers scratch my skin ever so lightly and my nipples harden, giving away my state of arousal.
“He found out about Caplan. He’s searching for him and now he is searching for Rosie. If he finds out you have Rosie, I’m afraid a war will happen.”
“Then let it,” Ari says. “I’ll defend my wife. I want an update on this twice a day. Understand me?”
“Yes, Mr. Milazzo.”
“And I wanted to give an update on Rosie’s family. They have made it safely to their destination. They are settling into their new home.”
“Thank you, Gianni,” I say, the weight of the world lifting off my shoulders. “I’m happy to hear that.” I can’t stop the sorrow seeping out of my voice. I miss my brother so much.
“You’re dismissed. Everyone out. I need a moment with my wife.” Ari waves them away and they leave without a fuss.
“Very impressive to have them listen to you like that.”
“They respect me. I respect them. They respect you. It’s as simple as that.” He turns my head and studies me for a second, then his eyes wander down my body. “You look very beautiful today, Rosie. Seeing you dressed like this,” a growl escapes him, and he lifts me from his leg. He clears his throat, trying to regain focus which has me smile and I stroll around his desk, tracing the edge with my fingers. “I know you miss them, and I promise I’ll bring them home as soon as it is safe. Maybe when things quiet down, you can write a letter to your brother.”
“Wouldn’t that be risky?” I ask, taking a seat in the big, leather chair in front of his desk.
