“Shhh, baby. It’s okay. I’m here,Coniglia. I’m here,” Luca whispers as he rocks me side to side.
“Mr. Dalonzo, you made it here awfully fast.” The male cop’s tone is dripping with contention.
“I’ve been searching for my fiancé for almost twenty-four hours. You don’t think that as soon as she was found that I would show up. Your department didn’t take me seriously when I reported her missing after her bodyguard was shot. Then, she is found at your partner’s house. The same partner who has been threatening and harassing me. You will be hearing from my lawyer.”
Luca leads me to an SUV where Vinny is waiting and helps me inside. I’m completely exhausted, but I know this situation is far from over.
“Did you say Jules was shot? Is— is he alive?” I ask hesitantly.
“He’s fine,Coniglia.Don’t worry about him. How are you? I’m so sorry for getting you caught up in this shit. I’m supposed to protect you.”
I shake my head in disagreement. “No, this wasn’t just about you. Talia did this for Ross. She’s in a relationship with him.” I try not to sound hurt, but the truth is in my tone.
“I know,Coniglia. I found out about them after you were taken. If I had known, I would’ve never allowed that woman to get near you.”
“It’s not your fault, Luc. I just want this to be over.”
“Don’t worry, sweetheart, I’ll take care of everything. Starting with getting you checked out. Every time I see the blood on you, I want to kill somebody.”
“Don’t go off on a rampage yet. I need to be in your arms to feel safe.”
“You will always be safe with me. My rampage can wait until tomorrow.”
I smile as I snuggle into Luca’s side, but the seriousness of his face tells me that he isn’t joking about the rampage. I close my eyes and try to relax, but I can’t help but think about everything I learned today. My heart is once again aching.
My heartbreak isn’t from finding out about Ross and Talia because they deserve each other. I’m hurt because I had no idea that Talia was also a monster. There are monsters everywhere, and I didn’t even realize it.
After being checked out by Dr. Walters, he once again cleared me with an order to relax and rest. The poor man probably thinks Luca is an abusive lunatic. Well, I mean, he is a lunatic, but at least he isn’t abusive.
I didn’t even try to explain what happened. It would sound like a fantasy, some movie that should be on TV. I guess my life right now should be a featured Saturday night film. I sigh just thinking about it. Luca told me that he not only contacted the police but also the news stations. So, calling my parents and explaining what happened was an experience that I never wantto relive. After my Mama threatened to come up here and kick Talia’s ass, and my Daddy calling the entire family to let them know that Ross is to be shot on sight, it took Luca getting on the phone to calm them down.
It’s not exactly the way I wanted them to meet, but beggars can’t be choosers. On top of everything that’s going on, my entire family will be coming to Dallas in the next few days. I am thankful to have their support, but damn, I don’t want to face them.
I know I shouldn’t feel ashamed, but my terrible decisions led me here. First, I picked Ross, then I kept Talia as a friend, then I chose not to tell my family about my fucked up marriage. Now, it’s all coming down on me.
“Hey, baby. Please relax. I told you I would take care of everything. We have plenty of room here at the house; they’ll be comfortable. I promise.”
Luca’s gray eyes are laced with sincerity, and my heart heals a little by just looking at him. Even with all the monsters around me, I feel so cherished by Luca. He may be scary to everyone else, but to me, he’s the man I love.
“It’s not that,” I say, trying not to dwell on my parents when a thought crossed my mind. “What happened to Detective Wiley? I saw Talia in handcuffs, but not the detective.”
“Don’t worry about that detective,Coniglia.”
“But she’s Talia’s cousin. They’re in cahoots together because of some informant she was sleeping with. I heard them talking about it.”
“Baby, everything will work itself out. I promise, so please stop worrying.” Luca kisses my lips sweetly.
When I pull back, frowning, he takes his fingers and traces the grooves on my forehead. His hand goes to the back of my neck, and he pulls me to him. Luca kisses my forehead, my nose,and both my cheeks before he moves to my lips. He kisses me slow and sensual.
I can’t help the moan I let out, opening my mouth to let him in. Luca takes full advantage and slips his tongue inside. I lose myself in our kiss. Our lips smashing together and our groans of arousal were the only sounds in the bedroom.
“Luca, please.” I didn’t even know what I was begging for, but Luca does.
He strips off my clothes with an expertise that I appreciate. Before I can blink, his clothes join mine on the floor. Luca climbs up my body like a panther stalking its prey. His lean, muscled body is tight with excitement. I run my hands down his chest and abs before sliding them down to his thick dick.
My mouth waters just remembering what he tastes like. This man is the epitome of sexiness. I can’t believe he’s mine, but he is, and I can’t wait to take advantage of him.
I slide my palm up and down his thickening length. Luca’s breath comes out faster and faster, and his eyes darken with lust that surrounds us both. I lick my lips, then his neck. I suck lightly before moving to his chest.
