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His attention turns back to Viv. “So, what have you been up to?”
Viv shrugs, jostling my head where it’s now resting on her shoulder. “You know, the usual stuff. Going to college, hanging out with my roommate, going on dates. You know, just having fun, mostly.”
“Castrating football players,” Nox adds, and I look over at him, then back at Viv.
“Did you really? Why castration?” I ask curiously.
Viv huffs, “I caught him trying to rape a girl and choked him out. She didn’t want to call the police, so I offered to help if she forgot we ever met. I drugged him out of his mind and made it look like he cut it off himself.”
“You still using benzos for that?” Enzo asks her, leaning forward on his arms on the counter.
Viv nods her head. “Yeah, that’s what you taught me.”
Enzo nods his head once. “I’ve recently started using LSD and Rohypnol. The LSD makes them say some crazy shit, and the Rohypnol is still a benzo, but the memory loss is better and more people have started to use it recreationally.”
Viv nods her head and lifts her hand to tap her finger against her lip as she considers that seriously.
“Look, this is very informative and all, but I think we have some more important things to discuss,” Cain cuts in.
“Like the fact that you’re eleven years older than Vivy? Creepy fucking pig.” Enzo glares at him.
Viv sighs. “He’s not an agent anymore, so hush up.”
“Besides, I’m, like, ten years younger than the guy her dad wants her to marry,” Cain tells him with his brow raised.
Enzo bares his teeth. “Touché.”
“That won’t happen anyway, because I’m going to marry her,” Itell them, and they all turn their attention to me where I’m still wrapped around Viv.
Nox and Sloane both roll their lips in to keep from saying whatever the heck they’re thinking. “You can’t just decide you’re marrying someone,” Cain says, rubbing the bridge of his nose.
My arms wrap around her shoulders, and I bare my teeth at them. “I asked her first. Just because you guys like her too now doesn’t change anything.”
“She’s a student!” Nox and Cain both exclaim at the same time.
Sloane, however, is quiet, which is weird for him. I look over to see him looking at where my arms are wrapped around Viv and then he looks away, pain clear on his face. Guilt hits me hard then. I don’t like the idea of hurting any of the guys, but I can’t let Viv go. I’ve only known her for two months and I’ve already fallen in love with her. Even if she isn’t ready to hear it, that’s how I feel. I love Viviana Rossi or Viv Russo. Whoever she wants to be, I’ll love.
“Thought you were going to marry the doctor?” Enzo says, leaning forward lazily.
Viv growls, and it’s the cutest thing I’ve ever heard. “I was twelve when I said that. Let it go!”
Enzo laughs heartily, and Viv just scowls at him until he calms down. “How’s Dad?” she asks, turning her head away like she can’t bear to see his face if the news is bad.
“You know how he is. He’s worried about you, but… I don’t know, it just seems like somethin’ fishy is going on.”
“How so?” she asks, leaning closer over the island.
Enzo shrugs. “He’s not acting like himself. You know how he normally operates. He, Luca, and Frank were always closed away in the office and then Luca would trickle the info down to us capas. Now it’s just your papa and Frank in the office, and Luca’s been given tasks to take care of, includin’ finding you. I dunno. Just seems like the boss is freezin’ Luca out while also giving him important tasks. Weird.”
Viv goes back to tapping her finger against her lips. “That does sound odd.”
Enzo gives Viv a small, gentle smile that actually makes the bigman look kind. “Look, I just wanted to check on you. I’m glad you’ve got some friends to watch your back. You’ll need it. You know my guys would never come after you, but Sisto and Ethan will do whatever they’re told.” He gives her a long look.
She nods and pulls away from me to get to her feet. “I’ll keep an eye out. I know most of their usual tricks.”
Enzo nods, getting to his own feet and pulling Viv into a hug. “I better get going. I’ve gotta get home before they realize I took a pit-stop to visit you without tryin’ to kidnap you.” He smirks down at her and lets her lead him to the door, where he spends a while rearming himself.
I’m not sure about anything, but I do know one thing for sure. I would do anything to keep her safe. That thought makes me pause and think about what Cain said earlier. Beside, not in front.I’ll do anything to ensure Viv can keep herself safe.The door closes and Viv wanders back into the kitchen alone with a smile on her face. “I think he liked all of you guys.”
