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“I mean I know you must do well at Daulton, but this mansion is something extraordinary. I’m obviously missing something about your background.”
His jaw tightens a bit. “I don’t like to talk about it, but my mother came from a lot of money. Her family owns the biggest sugar cane farm in Cuba. They have for generations.”
“Owns, as in currently?”
“Yes. My younger sister and cousins run it now. There were hopes that it would be me, but I had no interest in running a sugar cane farm, and even less interest in living in Cuba.”
“Do you go there often?”
“Not since my mother’s funeral over ten years ago.”
“So you don’t see your family?”
“My father lives here. I see him all the time. He and my mother lived here before she died. She only went to Cuba at the end because she wanted to be buried there. My sister and her family visit from time to time. My kids have never been to Cuba. When Gabriela’s mother eventually passes, I suppose that will be their first time going.”
“You told Luke earlier that you played baseball in college. I didn’t know that. It must have been exciting.”
“It was until I got hurt off the field. Then it was catastrophic. I had hopes of playing professional ball, but they were immediately dashed with my injury.”
“Will you tell me what happened?”
“I’m tired. Not tonight. It’s a long story. Another time.”
It’s obviously painful for him. I decide not to push.
* * *
I wakein the morning to a quiet house. I’m on my back. Dominic is sound asleep. His face is nuzzled in my neck and his hand is on my boob.
I can’t help but study the outline of his handsome face. He really is the most attractive man I’ve ever seen. And the things he does to my body? I nearly let out a moan just thinking about our evening.
I reach over for my phone and order us some breakfast. I carefully get out of bed, throw on Dominic’s work shirt from yesterday, and make my way downstairs to deal with the puppy.
She’s excited to see me, though she immediately starts humping my leg. That’s one horny dog.
I let her out back to pee and then feed her. While she’s eating, I hear a car pull up. I don’t want the delivery person to ring the doorbell, so I make my way toward the front door. Before I get there, the door opens, and an older man walks in.
He smiles as soon as he sees me. He has the same smile as Dominic. “You must be Beth. I’m Martino Mazzello. Dominic’s father. You can call me Marty.”
“It’s nice to meet you.” I hold out my hand, but he hugs me. I look down at my state of undress. “Excuse my wardrobe. I didn’t know you were coming.”
He smiles again. “Oh, please. It’s been a long time since I’ve walked into a house and was greeted by a beautiful, half-naked woman. I more than welcome it.”
I giggle. “I’m glad to indulge you.”
He winks at me. “I’m just happy to finally meet you. I’ve heard so many wonderful things.”
At that moment, Dora comes flopping into the foyer. His face lights up. “This must be the new puppy. How precious.”
I pick her up so he can pet her. “This is Dora, as named by Matteo.”
As soon as I set Dora down, she immediately starts humping Marty’s leg. He and I both let out a laugh.
“She’s a little…”
“Loving?”
I smile. “Yes. That’s a good way to say it. She’s loving. I should probably take her for a walk. I’m going to get dressed. I ordered some breakfast. Please join us. I got plenty for everyone.”
