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“So much for being my bestie, you bitch!” I yell at her from my hasty retreat over Cohens shoulder.
What is it with these guys and tossing me over their shoulders like god damn cavemen all the freaking time?
“Put me down Red! I’m serious. It’s time to leave for break and I have a plane ticket with my name on it! Let me go!”
“Nah, babe. We’re taking our moment with you before you go away and inevitably ignore us all. Face it Q, you’re stuck with me for a little bit. Hold tight.” He slaps my ass before taking off through the halls down towards the gym, leaving me to do nothing but breathe in his overwhelming leather and motor oil scent.
I get a little confused when we bypass it and then go into a giant room that I’ve never been in before. It has an Olympic sized pool, a lounge pool, two different hot tubs and what appears to be a sauna off to the side next to a room with tubs for ice baths and massage therapy tables. It’s a whole ass spot for athletes. How did I not know this place existed?
By the time Cohen puts me down, I’m hella confused and it must read all over my face because he starts laughing and points to the stadium stairs on the wall closest to us.
“You have a swimsuit on the bleachers and there are changing rooms on the far wall. You could change in here if you want. Everyone is already gone for break and Matteo has locked up so no one else has access to the pool anyway. Plus, it’s not like I haven’t seen you naked before.” He bites his lip and looks me up and down like he’s thinking about me naked all over again. I have to use all my power to hold back a groan at the thought of my birthday night.
Honestly, I’ve done a pretty decent job of keeping it out of my mind until now. Again, he reads my face accurately and steps up to move my hair from my face, slowly trailing his fingers down my cheek. He cups my face and places a small intimate kiss on my lips before he moves his hands down my neck and moves over to push my blazer off. Next he starts to unbutton my black button up and then I feel two massive hands grab my hips from behind, I can already tell it’s Noah holding me close, he smells like fresh rain. He unzips my skirt and the remainder of my uniform drops simultaneously. I’m left standing in my black silk bra and panties, my thigh highs and my red boots.
“Why does it feel like we aren’t actually here for a swim?” I murmur.
“Sorry Q, we can’t seem to help it around you. You’re more than welcome to finish changing on your own but we won’t be sad if you decide you need help.” Cohen says, his eyes alight with lust and laughter.
Oh, I need help alright. Mental help. I need to calm the fuck down.
“I think I can handle it boys.” Moving over towards the swimsuit they laid out for me, trying to shake off the sexual daze they put me in, I take a seat on the bleachers to remove my boots and stockings, then snatch up the suit and head for the changing rooms.
Only once I’m in a changing room do I notice what they’ve deemed a swimsuit. Hell to the fuck no. I can feel my whole face flush with anger.
“What the fuck?” This is a string bikini. This is less than a string bikini.
If I’m lucky it’ll cover my nipples and part of my vag. There is no fucking material on this bitch. Nope. No fucking way. I’ll swim in my underwear, it covers more. Deep breath in.. Two, three, four. Deep breath out.. Two, three, four. I move to walk out and stop when I feel my whole body break out in goosebumps. He’s here, I can sense it. The air in the room feels like there’s an electrical current running through it. The energy changes, it consumes me. I feel him stir something within my soul. Something I don’t want to identify. Something I refuse to give a name to.
“Matteo.” I breathe.
It’s a statement all its own.
I notice he’s only in swim trunks; And his body.. damn, his body is fine. He’s got abs for days and that delicious ‘V’ that leads to his.. Damn it. No.
I snap myself out of it when he speaks. Staring and drooling is probably not my best look.
“Alessandra. You don’t like the swimming attire the guys picked for you?” He gives me a devious grin.
“This is not swim attire. This isn’t even attire. It’s a piece of string.” I glare back at him.
“Well, what do you expect around three horny dudes? We just want to see all of that beautiful body again. Would you really deny us the privilege?”
“Yeah, uh huh, I’m sure.” I deadpan.
“I’m still not wearing it. What are we even doing here anyway?” I ask, my exasperation starting to reach its peak.
“We just wanted some time with you before you inevitably disappear. A swim sounded refreshing.” he shrugs.
“You do realize we still have another year and a half together, right? I may be leaving on holiday with my family but my return is inevitable.” I glare at him and something inside of me just snaps.
“Look, your dad may have cooked up some fucked up bullshit kidnapping scheme to keep me from my life but it didn’t work and I really don’t appreciate you trying to make me fall for you as a backup plan to gain whatever it is that you're seeking. Check it, I don’t need any man, let alone three, and I sure as shit won’t be falling head over heels into your plans just so you can take over my position in my nonno’s businesses. Nothing your shitty family does will keep me from the life I was meant to lead. You may as well give up now. I’m sorry that your dad told you all kinds of shit about the DeLuca family taking over. I know that was your goal. I didn’t come here to take it from you but I need you to understand that it is rightfully mine. I won’t marry you to honor some despicable old contract that had nothing to do with me either. I don’t plan on getting married. Ever. I don’t believe in it and I damn sure don’t want kids. The whole childbearing clause thing honestly makes me sick to my stomach.” I sneer at him.
I’m disgusted with this whole contract thing and I feel a little better having gotten that off my chest. Maybe it will get him to back off. Fingers crossed. I take a deep breath and wait for a response. His chest is heaving and he looks furious. He clearly didn’t plan on me laying it all out there.
“First of all, you were mine from the moment I saw you. I don’t need a contract to tell me that. Hell, you were mine from the moment the stars aligned and your existence was created. Your soul and mine, they were made for one another.” He takes a step closer.
“You became mine, not for whatever bullshit you think you know but because I feel a connection to you deep inside of me that is unmistakable and I know you feel it too, despite how hard you fight it. You were always meant to be here. You were always meant for me and the guys. It may seem unorthodox but we’re all ok with it. There’s a draw to you that none of us can refute and we aren’t going to deny ourselves anymore. Do you understand that? I know we treated you poorly at the beginning but my dad made it clear that you were enemy number one. That was our mistake and one we’ve learned from. I trust my gut. It’s never failed me before and it won’t now. You aren’t my enemy, I know that. You are every bit of good this world has to offer with just the right amount of attitude to handle us all, and I for one, can’t wait to explore you more. I know about the contracts and I’ll admit, I was planning on using that to hold you to your end of the bargain but power isn’t what I want from you. I have power without you. I want your heart and soul. I want you to be my queen.” The stare he’s giving me shows how passionate he feels as he confesses his desire for me, like he’s viewing the depths of who I am.
