Total pages in book: 54
Estimated words: 53428 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 267(@200wpm)___ 214(@250wpm)___ 178(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 53428 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 267(@200wpm)___ 214(@250wpm)___ 178(@300wpm)
My body melted from those lips. “I can’t wait to see you again.”
He gave me a devilish smirk. “I agree. I’m not happy when we are not together.”
“Then, hurry back.”
He kissed me again, this time his lips crashed onto mine with a fiery passion that sent a wave of shivers through my entire body. This time, my nipples hardened and my skin tingled with anticipation. This time, I almost begged him to take me in the Ghost and fuck me really quick before he left.
A soft moan escaped me.
When he pulled away, lust blazed through his eyes. “Don’t ever make that noise when I have to go.”
“Why not?” I bit my bottom lip.
“It makes my cock throb with need, it’s almost impossible to walk away.”
I smirked. “Then, don’t.”
“I plan to have you walk down the aisle without any stress on your mind, that means dealing with your enemies before our wedding.” He stepped back and placed his hands in his pockets. “My phone number is in your phone, and your people also have Leonardo’s and my contact information. Call if necessary.”
“I will.”
Santino loudly dragged in a deep breath as if I were a drug, and my scent brought him insurmountable pleasure.
Santino. Santino.
He walked way. His muscles flexed beneath his designer jacket as he moved away from me, the enticing curves of his muscular ass served as a siren song that I could not resist. Every step he took made my desire for him burn brighter, until I was left with only the thought of his touch radiating through my body.
I may not have done a lot right since being Chairman, but falling for him has been one of the things I did right.
Dane got to my side. “Check your left.”
I didn’t want to look away from Santino, but Dane kept my mind on business. I put my attention to my left.
Dima stood by his car, staring my way and scribbling more into his notebook.
Dane spoke, “Dima was watching your show with Santino the entire time.”
Swallowing, I glanced back at Dane. “Is that a good or bad thing?”
“I think it’s good. The meeting shifted to nice and jolly, but I know Dima and Marcelo are still on guard with the presence of Santino and his men in Paradise City.” Dane crossed his arms over his chest. “I’m sure they’re suspicious of this upcoming marriage. However, that kiss between Santino and you was hot and passionate. No acting or faking in that one.”
I blushed.
“I’m sure there’s now no doubt in Dima’s mind that you actually like Santino, and that Santino is truly into you.”
“Good.” I glanced back. “Oh shit.”
Dima headed over with several of his men.
Santino and Leonardo began to drive off in their SUVs, but I spotted Santino gazing out of the window at Dima’s approach to me. Soon, Santino’s SUV stopped as if he wanted to make sure everything was fine.
God, he’s so protective and I fucking love it.
It felt good to finally have someone truly look out for me, and not because it was their job or duty.
Dima stopped in front of me. “I just had an idea.”
“Okay?”
“Let us go to the officials together to get your people out of prison. You should meet them.”
I widened my eyes. “You want me to meet your government contacts?”
“Actually, they’re Diamond Syndicate contacts.” Dima tucked his notebook in his pocket. “Once we’re done, we should go to the prison and pick up your men. They should see your face, when they are freed after they were supposed to spend the rest of their lives behind bars.”
Excitement hit me. “I would love that. I haven’t hugged many of them since I was a little kid.”
Rue and Merik got to my side. I could feel the eagerness buzzing off Merik to finally see his brother, Roscoe on the outside.
I tried not to get my hopes up to high. “Would it really be that easy to get them out today, Dima?”
“Since running for mayor I have managed to garner many important political contacts throughout the State and even higher. The Diamond Syndicate has more power inside the government than they have ever had before.”
“Does that mean less of my men going to prison?”
“That is my goal.”
I studied him. “And why are you being so nice to me?”
“I believe I have always been nice to you, Kash.”
“But you’re being extra nice.”
“Oh, that is because I believe sucking up to you and giving you everything you desire will keep you loyal to the Syndicate.”
I blinked.
Good old Dima. Brutally honest as usual.
Dima raised one finger. “Also.”
I quirked my brows. “Also?”
“After seeing that kiss, I can tell that it is you that has the true power in this new relationship with Santino DeLuca. Where once I feared his men being in Paradise City, now I see opportunity.”
“I don’t have the power in the relationship.”