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After tucking Tony into his bed, we head upstairs to find our daughter. She’s in her grandmother’s room. I stare at my mom in surprise.
“I thought you were at Rosa’s party,” I say, walking into the room.
Elena follows behind me, her steps hesitant. My mother frowns when she notices her.
“I had a headache so I left early,” Mom says in reply.
I reach for Cassie, who’s fast asleep in her arms. My daughter doesn’t stir as I lift her. Mom purses her lips as she stares at me.
“Are you going to take them home?” she questions.
“Actually, they’re both spending the night here. In my room,” I add, just in case she doesn’t get the message.
I stare at her, daring her to say something. My mother and Elena have never had the best relationship, but she’s a part of the family. Cassie’s existence makes sure of that, and my feelings for her solidify it. Although I haven’t said in so many words that we’re in a relationship, I’m sure she’s aware of the fact.
“Good night,” my mother says airily, obviously not in the mood for an argument.
“Would you like me to get you some aspirin for your headache, Maria?” Elena asks gently from behind me. Her way of extending a white flag.
“That won’t be necessary,” Mom replies.
I look back at Elena with a soft smile. At least she tried. It might take a while with my mother, but we’ll get there. We leave her bedroom, heading toward mine. I lay Cassie in the middle of our bed.
“She must be really tired,” Elena notes. “I can’t believe she’s not waking up. She’ll probably be up all night, though. We’re definitely not going to get much sleep.”
“I don’t mind,” I tell her, moving to take off my jacket and stripping out of my clothes.
She watches me, heat simmering in her expression as I take off my shirt.
“Is it too late to drop her off in Maria’s room?” she questions, eyes trailing my chest.
“Yes.” I chuckle, handing her a clean shirt. “Change into that and then we can all get some sleep.”
She pouts but does as I ask. My shirt hits her mid-thigh, and possessiveness flares within at the sight of her in my clothes. Elena lies down on the other side of Cassie. Without any hesitation, I reach for her hand, intertwining our fingers.
“I finally figured out Cassie’s middle name,” I say softly.
“Oh, yeah? What is it?”
“Caterina,” I tell her. “It feels right.”
“Cassiopeia Caterina De Luca,” Elena repeats. She offers me a soft smile. “That’s a pretty big mouthful. It’s perfect though. I love it.”
And I love you.
I don’t say the words, though. I’m pretty sure if I did, it would scare her off. I’ll give her as much time as she needs while staying right beside her. There’s no doubt in my mind that we were always meant to be. Now all I’ve got to do is wait for Elena to realize that.
CHAPTER27
Elena
My hips are in Roman’s hands as I slowly ride him, trailing my fingers up and down his neck. His gaze darkened with lust, he grips me tight, holding me against
him as I slide down his shaft. Every single time he’s inside me feels like the first. It feels impossible that no matter how many times we have sex, he manages to elicit the same incredible emotions as before.
I reach up to wipe some sweat from his brow. Roman arches his hips, hitting me at an angle that has us both groaning.
“Fuck,” he whispers.
