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Cassie
Steppingthrough the massive front door, I’m thrown into a world I didn’t expect.
A world of color.
The space is giant and formal, but there’s bright artwork lining the walls of the two-story entryway, along with side tables full of large rose bouquets.
Nero struck me as a black-on-black type of man, but this is not that. Not at all.
Hans’s fingers flex around mine, and I reach across to grip his forearm with my free hand.
I know a part of Hans doubts his plan to trust these men, but they actually seem really nice. And I’m looking forward to meeting their wives.
When King enters the house behind us, stack of fragrant pizza boxes in hand, my stomach growls.
Hans jerks his gaze down to me, having heard my stomach rumble, and I can sense his immediate distress. From his look alone, I can tell he hates the fact that I’m hungry.
“Worked up an appetite on the way over,” I whisper for only him to hear as I lean into his side.
His nostrils flare, and—as I’d hoped—his mind is sufficiently distracted from my growling stomach.
As a group, we enter a kitchen with massive white marble countertops and bright yellow cabinets.
It shouldn’t work, but it’s beautiful. And so is the brunette standing next to the island. She’s the same woman who stuck her head out the door.
“Hi.” She smiles while she greets me again and holds her hand out. “I’m Payton.”
I give Hans a squeeze, then let go and move to the woman.
Shaking her hand, I smile back. “I’m Cassie.”
“So, you’re with Hans?”
“Yeah.” I bite my lips as our hands let go. “You’re with Nero?”
She nods. “I know he can seem like a bit much, but he’s really sweet.”
Looking around at the cheery mansion, I find myself believing her.
There’s even a dog lying on a plush bed in the corner. He’s medium sized and adorable, and he lifts his head to look at the crowd but then yawns, stretches his furry legs, and shuts his eyes.
“That’s Toto.” Payton shakes her head. “Not much will disturb him from a nap.”
I grin at the goofy dog, thinking I’m the same way.
Then two more beautiful women enter the kitchen from the far side. One has long blond hair, and the other has hair the same shade as King’s.
All of the women are dressed much more casually than the men, though I can tell their clothes are expensive.
There’s something else…
It takes my brain a second to realize what it is. They’re all curvy girls, like me.
It shouldn’t matter. Itdoesn’tmatter. But I’m just so used to being the biggest girl in the room, and there’s something freeing aboutnotfeeling that way.
Payton gestures to me when the women stop at the edge of the island. “This is Cassie. She’s here with Hans.” She points to the blonde first. “That’s Savannah, King’s wife. And this is Val, Dom’s wife.”
Val lifts her hand to wave, and I immediately notice her entire ring finger is covered in tattoos.That’s badass.Then she lowers her hand, and that’s when I notice herbelly.
