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“But there’s this girl right over there. She’s drop-dead gorgeous, and she’s coming over here.” Frankie has joined Dominic and is trying to get me up.
“Frankie, do me a favor just this once and get rid of her.”
Dominic smacks me on the back of the head. “No, you moron.”
I glare at him and then look at the girl walking my way.
It’s Ana.
My cousins smirk at me and then conveniently disappear as I stand up.
“Ana.” I smile brightly.
“I don’t submit. Ever.” She looks up at me. “I am nobody's property.”
I take her hand. “I will spend an eternity respecting the fuck out of you.”
She grins and slides her arms around my shoulders. Our lips meet without hesitation, and suddenly, my cousins and friends cheer loudly over the music and dance around us.
Chapter 30 - Luigi
I hum to the song that’s playing on my radio. It’s connected to my phone, and I’ve built this playlist, and it is perfect. A blend of Russian, Italian, and English songs to cook, dance, and, well, fuck too. I open the spice cupboard as the meat simmers in the pan, and I freeze.
Fuck, I didn’t get any oregano. This dish will not taste the same without it. I turn the pan down and sprint out of the house in my apron. I go through the side gate connecting my yard to Ivan’s and hurry inside to the kitchen.
Ivan is sitting at the table reading while Tori cooks. They do this now and then when they want some alone time.
“I am so sorry to bother you.” I give Ivan a grin and go to Tori. “I am out of oregano and making Mom’s stew.”
“You’re hopeless,” she comments.
“Please loan me some.” I smile brightly. I hear Ivan shuffle around, and I know he’s grumpy because I’m over. He’s been struggling to adjust to the fact his firstborn child is with a man, and we, quoting him, ‘do things’. Tori glances at Ivan as she hands me the jar. “Keep it. I’ve got two.”
“Ivan, do you know where Ana is today?” I love riling him up sometime.
He doesn’t look up from his paper as he says flatly, “She’s inspecting a warehouse. She’ll be home soonish.”
“Thanks, see you later.” I rush out and return home. No fire, so we’re fine. I am just finishing with the food when I hear her car pull into the driveway. She walks into the front of the house and calls out, “That smells so damn good. I’m starving!”
I smile and turn as she walks in and comes up to me, kissing me softly. “A CEO of a company affiliated with the Catalans was killed today. Apparently, it’s suicide.”
“Huh,” I shrug. “Happens all the time. Mental health is important. Interesting to know, though.”
“Nobody else might guess it, but I know it was your handy work,” she grins. “Well played.”
I smile and kiss her nose. “No one else will figure that out because there’s no trace evidence.”
We settle down at our table, and I serve her a plate of food. As we eat, she tells me about her day. I pour us some wine, and we relax, enjoying each other's company.
Once we’re done eating, I pack away the leftovers while she loads the dishwasher. Watching her bend over and pack in the dishes makes me pause and smile.
I put the leftovers away and walk behind her, pressing my semi-hard dick against her. “Nice ass….” I kiss her neck.
She turns in my arms. “Are you starting something?”
“And I plan on finishing what I start…” I kiss her hungrily, wrapping my arms around her and pulling her tight against me.
When we break the kiss, I shift and scoop her up in my arms. “As only a queen should be treated,” I announce, and she laughs as I carry her into our room, and we fall into our huge bed. I lie next to her, stroking her side. “It’s been so long…”
