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There’s no way in hell.She’s mine.
angelina
. . .
I frown. I came back from eating out with Zane two hours ago. I’m now looking at the window and he’s leaning on my front porch post.
What the hell?
I open the door and frown. “Zane?”
“Hey, Angel. What’s up?”
“What are you still doing here?”
“I told you, Victorio asked me to watch you while he was in Greece. Now, I was supposed to make sure you didn’t see me, but since you have, I’m not bothering to hide,” he responds with a shrug. “Your porch is more comfortable than the ground over there in the trees.”
I gasp, “You’ve been hiding in the trees since Victor left?”
“Nah, I mean, someone has but not me. I’ve been in Greece myself until recently.”
“Oh. Still, you can’t stay out here. It’s cold.”
“Babe, we’re in Miami. Miami doesn’t get cold,” he laughs.
I don’t think another man has ever called me babe before. It’s weird to hear, but I can’t deny there’s a little thrill that moves through me when Zane says it. It’s nothing like when Victor callsme sweetheart or shortens my name to Gia, but it’s nice just the same.
I stand back from the door opening it wider. “Come inside,” I tell him.
“Huh?”
“It may not be really cold, but it is cold. Plus, you’re standing up and the only chair out here is one of those cheap foldable ones. Come inside you can have the sofa and at least get some sleep.”
“I’m supposed to be watching you, not sleeping,” he chuckles.
“Then, you can stay awake on the sofa. Although, I will point out that you will be inside with me. If anyone breaks in, even if you’re asleep, you’d wake up. Besides, this is a gated community. Only select people have permission to get inside to begin with. I’m also regretting giving Antonio, and therefore his employees, clearance,” I mumble.
Zane laughs.
“Seriously, I doubt very seriously anyone is going to break in. I hardly know anyone in Miami.”
“Most criminals don’t break in on people they know, Angel.”
“Yeah, but if they manage to break into this community, I’m pretty sure a smart thief will go for the nicer houses.”
I smirk at him and slowly watch as his smile spreads. He shakes his head. “Fine, I’ll stay inside. I should warn you, though. This probably won’t make Victorio happy.”
“Victor will just have to suck it up,” I mutter.
Once Zane walks in, he closes the door and follows me into the living room. “He still in the doghouse?” he wonders.
“He acted like an idiot,” I complain. “I’m going to go get you a pillow and some sheets and a blanket.” I frown as I turn to leave the room.
“Just a blanket and pillow are fine. Really, just a pillow is all I need.”
“You need a pair of sweats,” I mumble. “You can’t sleep in a suit.”
“Babe, I don’t think I can fit in your pants. Besides, it’s hard to chase after someone trying to break in a house when I’m not dressed.”
