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"Mario will show you out," I tell her. "My head of security, Ashton, will be waiting for you in front of the restaurant. I'll let him know the deal, and I'll see you at the house in a few hours."
"I hate to be taking up space in your home..."
"I have more room than I know what to do with."
Daisy has perched on the corner of my desk while she writes her list, and I can't resist coming a little closer, pulling up a picture of the estate on my phone just for an excuse to be as near to her as possible. "It's about an hour's drive, but this piece of property has been in my family for two generations now. I had the house updated so I know you'll be comfortable."
Daisy's lips part, her perfect teeth nibbling on the edge of the pen. "Okay. I just...thank you, Dominic." She leans in to look at the picture and her eyes go wide.
I'm not a man who boasts, but looking at my property through her eyes, I can't help but puff up a little. It's a sprawling estate, with acres upon acres of land, the gardens, the pool, the stables. It's the epitome of luxury. And she'll be there, sleeping in one of the bedrooms, and I'll be within shouting distance.
The thought shouldn't make me as excited as it does, but it's the best fucking news I've heard all day.
"It's settled then. Mario will show you out, and Ashton is waiting. Make sure he calls me if anything feels wrong. Don't stop. Just drive until you see the estate, and then you'll be safe."
Daisy nods and gets to her feet, tucking a stray strand of hair behind her ear. "Okay. I'll see you tonight, Dominic. Drive safe."
I nod, and I'm left staring at the door long after she's gone, imagining her full lips forming the words, 'Drive safe.' I've never been one to drive carefully, but suddenly, I think I might have a reason to.
The fact that I'm already protective of Daisy is no surprise to me. As a Falcone, it's bred into me. I protect what's mine.
But the way my heart thumps when I think about her, the way my brain conjures her face every time I blink, I've never reacted to a woman like this before. Palming myself through my slacks, I stalk back behind my desk, resisting the urge to pull out my cock and stroke one out right here and now.
Instead, I call Ashton, one of my most trusted employees. "Ash, I've got a job for you."
"Alright, Dominic."
Ashton has been loyal for years. He's seen me through more than I can count. He'll understand why protecting Daisy is important, even if it isn't completely clear to me yet. "There's a girl. Her name is Daisy Linden. Carlo Falcone put a hit out on her, and she's in danger."
Ashton knows the situation with Carlo. Everyone does. "Alright. What do you want me to do?"
"Take her to my estate. Set her up in one of the rooms. Get some of your most trusted men to get her things from her apartment, and another set to go and lock up the store she works at. I've got keys and a list up here for you."
"Will do, boss. Anything else?"
"Keep her safe. Keep an eye on her. Call me if something goes wrong. If you get into a scrap with Carlo or his men, call for backup."
"Sounds good." Ashton pauses. "Boss, I'm just going to be blunt. If Carlo pops up, how much force do you want me to use?"
"The usual, Ash."
"You want him brought in alive?"
"That's the ideal situation, yeah." I don't even hesitate. "But if it comes down to Carlo or Daisy, take him out. You know we protect our women."
"Got it. On my way."
I hang up and lean back in my chair, pressing my fingertips together. If Carlo is so dead set on digging his own grave, he's going to regret it. A part of me regrets it, too. But it's not enough for me to change my mind about doing what needs to be done.
If Carlo has crossed the line so severely that he's trying to kill an innocent woman, then it's beyond repair. I need to put a stop to it, once and for all.
He's made his bed. Now he's got to lie in it.
Meanwhile, the angel he was stupid enough to give up will be sleeping in a bed under MY roof. And soon enough, in bed with me. Daisy Linden is mine, and I'm going to make sure Carlo knows it.
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