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“It’s been a rough day.”
I half expect him, by his tone, to pull out a cigarette, but he just leans back in the tub and stares at the ceiling. I guess drinking is his vice of choice. That and probably murder, lying, and a bunch of other things, given his occupation.
There are several beats of silence before Dante stands up, water cascading off him like a waterfall. He looks at himself and starts removing his clothes. A tie is thrown onto the floor, then his jacket, his button-up, and undershirt.
He’s shirtless, and fuck me if he doesn’t look sexy. He smirks at me like he knows what I’m thinking and the way my body responds to him. This would be so much easier if my libido would just shut the fuck up.
He goes to remove his pants, and my eyes widen. Halfway through, unfastening his tie, his brow lifts up, and he stops.
“No. The only way you’re seeing my cock is after you beg for it.”
“Don’t you want to have a baby with me?” I ask, confused.
“I can always turn you around and fuck you from behind,” he says and steps out of the tub. “My cock isn’t for just anyone, Serenity.” He leans down and closes his hand around my throat. “It’s for those who earn it.”
He releases me, and water trails behind him as he leaves. His wet clothes are still on the floor, and glass is left behind.
I let go of the breath I didn’t notice I was holding. My body is tingling, and my hormones are all over the place. Then I remember what Dante said.
We’re getting married in two weeks.
And he says it is just like that. No questions, no offer. A fact.
In two weeks, I’m going to be Dante Salvatore’s wife.
Chapter 8
Dante
Itaponmydesk, watching Serenity pacing the cage. After I told her we would be getting married, she’s been reticent. Every morning, I let her out, and we have a silent breakfast, and then at night, we have a silent dinner. I want to know what’s going on behind those pretty eyes.
Is she planning something, or is she just going through the motions of accepting her fate?
I have to know.
Before I get up to see her, my phone buzzes.
It’s Rico.
“Hey, boss,” I hear after picking up. “We have some news on the Donnelleys.”
“What is it?”
“We found out that the reason they are looking for him is… well, Brockman kind of slept with one of the Donnelley’s wives.”
“Jesus fuck.” I bolt out of my chair and start pacing.
“Brockman’s gotten into a lot of shit,” I remark, and all I can think of how this is going to affect Serenity. How will the news that her father is an even bigger pig affect her? What does this mean for her safety? The Donnelleys aren’t going to just let this go.
“Boss.” Rico’s voice pulls me out of my panic.
I breathe and say coolly, “We have to deal with them.”
I can imagine Rico nodding on the other end. Serenity has become my top concern. After all, soon, I’m going to knock her up. But it’s more than that. Even if she never has my baby, I still want her to be safe.
Her father, on the other hand, I want to wrap my hands around his neck.
I don’t know what her father’s fate will be, but the Donnelleys are going to have to go.
