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I saunter over, the beautiful blonde always fun for a laugh. She and Stella attend NYU together. While my brother’s future wife studies business, Rose is an aspiring psychologist. The girl is batshit crazy, hot as fuck, and definitely has a wild streak.
Once she peels herself off Stella, she turns to me and offers a mischievous smile. “Where’s Caroline, D? I thought she’d be here tonight for sure.”
Stella rolls her eyes, and her lip curls in distaste. My on-again, off-again female companion had a thing for my brother before Stella came into the picture. The software company heiress was dying to get her claws into Manhattan’s most eligible bachelor. For a while, I thought she was my ticket to finally getting out from behind Luca’s glowing shadow.
But now fate has other plans for us.
“Ugh, thankDioshe didn’t come,” Stella mumbles.
Luca smirks and tucks her into his side. “You’re not still jealous of her, are you,amore?”
“No,” she snaps. “I just don’t like her. She looks at me like I’m hired help.”
“She’s the one who’s jealous,” says Rose as a waiter walks by and offers a tray of champagne flutes. She grabs the fullest one and gulps it down in one go.
I went all out for this affair. It was the only way to avoid my brother’s suspicions.
“Geez, take it easy, Rose.” Stella eyes her friend.
“I’ll be fine.” She waves a nonchalant hand. “Rough day at the office.”
“Is that crazy guy still calling you?” Stella asks.
My mind flickers back to the first time I met Rose a few months ago. She’d been dating a patient from the psychology practice from which she interns.
“Yup.” She pops the P and reaches for another glass when the waiter reappears.
“Do you want me to scare him off?” Luca offers. “I can send Tony or Mickey.”
“As tempting as that sounds, I don’t want Dr. Winchester to find out about my extra-curricular activities, and if I lash out, I’m worried he’ll spill about us. Then I’ll lose my job.”
“I told you not to date patients!” Stella scolds her friend.
“Dr. Mark might be crazy, but he’s hotter than Hades.” She takes another sip. “Obviously, I’ve learned my lesson, and I’ll never date a patient again.”
Stella rolls her eyes and Luca grins, like everything the woman does is the most adorable thing ever.
I’m not entirely sure I believe Rose either. From what Luca told me, this was her third or fourth patient. I smirk as I watch her pretty pink lips close around the rim of the crystal. Mmm. I’d love to have that mouth closed around my cock. I can practically picture her head bobbing up and down as she takes all of me in. Rose would be a fucking tiger in bed, I just know it.
I’ve had a few chances to test my theory over the last couple of months but ultimately decided it was better to stay away from Stella’s best friend. She’s overly protective of the girl, and given our tainted past, I’m certain she’s warned her away from me.
I couldn’t blame her really. I’d been a total asshole when I first met Stella.
We’ve come to an understanding now. She realized I did what I had to in order to protect my brother, but that doesn’t mean she wants a man like me involved with her closest friend.
My phone buzzes, drawing my attention away from the vivacious blonde. I draw it out of my jacket pocket and stare at the screen.
Aldo:Everything’s ready, just give us the word. I’m worried about Tony though. He still seems conflicted.
I swallow thickly and glance up at my brother and his fiancée. He nuzzles her ear, whispering something that has her cheeks flaming a deep crimson. A swirl of guilt lashes at my insides, but I shove it down. Papà would want this. It’s the only way.
I type out a quick response and pocket my phone. I need to find Tony and make sure he’s on board before this goes down. The singer is on his last set, and before long, it’ll be time to make my move.
Lifting my gaze to the happy couple and Rose, who’s slurping down another glass of champagne, I offer a tight smile. “Excuse me, I have to check on something. Be right back.”
“Who knew you’d make such a great host?” Luca teases. “From now on, we’re holding all the fundraisers at your place instead of mine.”
“We’ll see about that,fratellino.” I spin on my heel and march toward the library.
