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An hour and a half later, I was settled across Cormac's lap as he fed me bites of pasta. Miko was in the shower, and Antonio was finishing up his conference call with the Omega Syndicate.
"How do you think it's going?" I asked, my feet bouncing with nerves.
Cormac placed his large hands on my feet and gently rubbed the arches. "I'm sure he would have told us if there were any issues."
I nodded, returning to the movie he'd put on. Something was bothering me. Like a pit in my stomach sucking up all the joy and happiness I should be feeling.
"Hey," Cormac tapped my chin. "Things are looking up, baby girl. Annaleise and Allegro are dead. Amelia is happy staying with Luca and Roberto. We can finally breathe and move forward with our lives."
"I keep thinking about that little girl." I nibbled on my bottom lip as concern made nausea roll through me.
He nodded and drew me against him. "I'll let Antonio tell you about her. Just know she's going to a good home, and the psychologist thinks she won't remember anything about her real parents."
"Why the frowny face, Princess?" Miko asked as he launched himself over the back of the couch to bounce next to me. He kissed my throat and trailed the tip of his nose up to my ear. "You should be thrilled right now. We need to take you to bed and remind you how much we love you."
"That will have to wait a few minutes." Using just his cane, Antonio made his way into the living room.
"What did they say?" I leaned forward, my hands clenching into fists as my nausea intensified.
"After we realized that it was Annaleise blocking my messages from going through, we had a very productive discussion about her and her schemes." His lips curled as he placed his leg on the coffee table and rubbed his thigh. "They were pleased that we were able to handle the situation as quietly as possible. I've got the name of our contact, and she'll check in with us once a quarter to ensure things are going well."
"So, that's it? It's done?" My breath caught in my throat. I couldn't believe it. After the last couple of weeks, I didn't know the relief would be this overwhelming.
"Yes." Antonio reached out and grasped my hand. "They were thrilled to learn about you and Amelia. They may request your assistance if they ever need a hacker. Everything ended as it should have, and they're pleased with our work."
Tears clouded my vision, and I closed my eyes as the relief flowed through me. It was over. Annaleise was gone. Allegro was gone. The threats against Antonio's position as head of the Cavalori empire were eliminated.
So why did my heart still ache?
"I have other news." Antonio reached an arm around my waist and pulled me onto his lap. "Lilly."
"Allegro's daughter?" I asked breathlessly.
He inclined his head. "How would you feel if we adopted her?"
With a squeal of excitement, I threw my arms around his neck and hugged him tightly. "I would love nothing more than to raise that girl like our own."
"Fuck yes!" Miko whooped and hollered. "Now I think we should celebrate."
"How do you propose we do that?" I giggled.
Miko wiggled his eyebrows. He bent over the edge of the couch, wrapped his arms around my middle, and threw me over his shoulder. "In bed, of course."
"You heard the man." Cormac laughed and followed us.
My three mates loomed over me when he threw me on the bed. My love for them was overwhelming as my gaze traveled between them.
"Can you take all three of us tonight, baby girl?" Cormac rumbled as he started shedding his clothing.
"Mmhm," I nodded, rising onto my knees and making quick work of my clothing.
"Good." Miko pulled me against him. My bare breasts pressed into his solid chest. Hard against soft. Curves against muscles. "We're going to devour every inch of this body tonight. Your body will be so well-used you won't be able to walk tomorrow."
"Then I'll expect you to carry me," I giggled as I toyed with the strands of hair at the back of his neck.
Antonio's hand traveled down my bare back before lifting and hitting my ass with a loud crack. "I think Miko should bring out his knives. I know he's been dying to play with them."
A lightning bolt of desire shot down my spine, and liquid heat pooled in my belly. "I think I'd like that."
