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"Misunderstandthis." With a growl, he pulls the trigger.
Click.
Nothing happens.
I cross my arms over my chest. "First, you insult my choice of drink. Second, you try to kill me. What’s next? You’ll double cross me and join forces with the Riccardis?"
"That was a test to see how you’d react. I never keep this gun loaded."
"Did I pass?" God, this guy drives me nuts.
"No. You flinched."
I snap the gun out of his hand and throw it against an olive tree. "You’re a lunatic."
"Takes one to know one," Romeo growls, spitting on the ground. "Come on, nephew. Tell me what the fuck is going on with Dino—or else."
This guy already tried to threaten me—it didn’t work. You’d think he’d have learned his lesson by now.
Reaching out, I grab Romeo’s arm and pin it behind his back. "Try to fuck with me now."
In a flash, Romeo flips me on the ground and rams his knee on my chest. "I might be over sixty, but I’ll beat your ass like John Cena."
I cough as I shove him off me. "Fine, fine. I’ll tell you everything I know about Dino."
Romeo helps me off the ground. "Wise decision."
I spill the tea. I tell Romeo that Dino beat off in his briefs when he and his sons and my brothers went to Mount Etna. I inform him that Dino’s just as crazy about him—and he’s upset that Romeo hasn’t made a move.
"Ican’tbe the one to make a move," Romeo roars.
"Why not?" I take another very necessary swig of limoncello.
"I’m four decades older than him. It’s predatory."
"Since when do you give two fucks about that?" I tease.
Romeo narrows his eyes. "Older men praying on twenty-two-year-olds is no laughing matter."
"You’re a cold-blooded killer."
"I’m a killer who respects consent," Romeo snaps, dusting his knuckles off. "Christ,he’sthe one who flashed me last time. It’s up to him to show me he’s still interested—otherwise, I’ll come off as a creep."
I take a good look at Romeo. Judging by his powerful muscles and lightning-fast reflexes, I’m convinced his spirit animal is a cheetah.
A man this fit and sexy is anything but creepy. He’s the object of every man’s wet dreams. Young or old.
I pat his shoulder. "Bare your soul to Dino. Tell him you want him. See what he does."
"Dino has to show me he wants me."
"Do it first."
Romeo glares at me. "If I fuck up my hand, I’ll wreck our family dynamic. I betthatthought never crossed your tiny little mind. Dino is Giosuè's closest friend. Giosuè would never forgive me."
I roll my eyes. "I’ve had enough of your yapping—either put up or shut up. Dino isn’t getting any younger."
This seems to get through to Romeo. "I hadn’t considered that."
