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Ryan grinned back. “Do you?”
My mind automatically went back to last night when Nero had chosen to spend our wedding night with another woman. He had ordered me to show up at his house, only to have me escorted to the club, making sure that I’d see himwith that blonde draped all over him. There was no doubt in my mind that Nero planned on having an open marriage, though I had no idea if I was going to be afforded that same luxury. At least, not in the beginning of our marriage. He was going to need heirs eventually, and I knew that he’d want to make sure that they were of Sartori blood. However, anything could happen after I gave him his children. In fact, I could see us living separate lives once he’d been secured his legacy.
“I’m not sure,” I answered him honestly.
Hisbrows rose. “And you’re okay with…with the extracurricular activities?” It was a valid question since I had ended things between us because ofhisextracurricular activities.
“I’m not sure I have a choice,” I sighed, feeling all of last night heavily on my shoulders. “Divorce isn’t an option, so all I can do is protect myself the best that I can.” I shrugged again. “I mean, as far as I know, divorce isn’t an option, but anything is possible, right?”
His brows furrowed in concern. “I just…I’d like for you tobe happy, Kasen,” he said. “You’re a good woman, and…it’s a shame that I’m stupid.”
I could feel my face soften. “C’mon, Ryan,” I said softly. “We’re good just the way we are.”
Changing the subject, he asked, “Well, do you need any extra help in here?”
Knowing that I couldn’t run from my problems forever, I said, “Nah, I’m going to head home. I need to shower, brush my teeth, then start packing up my office. Now that I finally have the room in here, I need to keep work at work.”
“I get it,” he replied, also understanding how important confidentiality was in our line of work.
“Thanks for the coffee,” I said, smiling over at him.
“Anytime, babe.”
I winced, thinking that now wouldprobably be a good time to put an end to the babe calling.
Chapter 15
Nero~
As soon as I heard the door opening, I walked out of the kitchen, then leaned up against the back of the couch. Rafael had called me immediately upon spotting Kasen leaving the Milton offices, a cab having been her chosen method of transportation. Since I had stayed at my condo in town last night, rather than my house on the edge of town, I’d gotten here a few minutes before Kasen had walked through the door, and the timing had been perfect if you asked me.
The second that she noticed me, she stopped, though she had the presence of mind to shut the door behind her. To her credit, she didn’t look scared or nervous. In fact, she looked tired, annoyed, and defiant.
“Last night will never happen again,” I told her, eyeing her like I would an enemy. “From this day forward, you will have a guard with you at all times, and if you even think to try and slip away from him again, I will rob you of everything that you hold dear, starting with your career.” Her chin lifted a fraction. “If you think that I won’t tie you to our bed and only let you free to shower, then you’re wrong.” I cocked my head at her. “Are we clear?”
“Crystal,” she bit out.
“You will also pack up whatever you need or want from this place, and make sure to be thorough since you will not be coming back here after today,” I went on. “I will be selling this place as soon as possible for the little stunt you pulled last night, and before you think to argue with me, be lucky that I’m not beating the fuck out of you for what you did,il mio cuore.”
Her entire frame straightened dangerously, and while I would never put my hands on her in anger, she couldn’t know that. If Kasen had any inkling of the power that she held over me, she’d have me on my knees while she kicked me in the teeth.
“Is there anything else?”
“My people will be here at noon to start moving you,” I answered. “So, I suggest you start packing before I drag you out of here with only the clothes on your back.”
Kasen eyed me with enough disdain to level a lesser man. “Is that all?”
I lifted my chin asI slid my hands inside my suit pockets. “We can finish this discussion tonight, after we’ve moved you in.”
She arched a dark brow. “Because there’s more to discuss?”
“Fine,” I clipped out. “Along with your condo, I’ll also be selling your car.”
“What for?” she asked, finally showing some emotion.
“For one, your carisn’t bulletproof,” I explained. “For two, now that Rafael will be escorting you wherever you need to go, he’ll also be driving you.”
“I can’t have some armed man hanging out where I work,” shesaid, her irritation showing. “I also can’t have him following me into court. We talked about this-”
