I let her get away with it because I enjoyed watching them bond, knowing Gianna was falling in love with my baby girl. Sophia adored her and every time my preziosa smiled, it strengthened my resolve to keep Gianna. She was going to make an excellent mother to our children. I did my best not to co...
While listening to Carly tell me about her childhood, I felt the rage boiling just under the surface. He had treated his own child no better than an animal and then planned to auction her off to the most powerful bidder. I was already planning each little way I would torture him before letting hi...
It was clear Evie wasn’t sure what to make of my reaction. It wasn’t like my hands weren’t covered in red, though my job didn’t often lead to death, unless they got the chair, of course. I was no innocent, I had a body count and it wasn’t exactly small. In some ways, what I did could be considere...
I found myself immediately reaching for Bailey’s hand to make sure there was a ring on it. Now the world would know she was mine. Mrs. Kincaid. Damn, I loved the sound of that. Opening my eyes and realizing that we were finally home in our bed, I breathed a sigh of contentment before I noticed th...
Only, I’d barely touched my scotch the night before and had stuck with water after that. I’d been over-served all right, but not by the bartender. I had Brysen to thank for the aches, pains, and bleary eyes. This wasn’t a hangover, it was an orgasmover—one I’d fully earned as an eager participant...
The week I spent with Declan getting everything ready for the wedding was one of the best of my life. Unfortunately, it felt like it flew by in the blink of an eye. If Declan hadn’t been up and out the door at the butt crack of dawn, I wasn’t sure I’d have been able to drag mine out of bed to lea...
I’d been laying there with Charlotte draped over me, running my fingers through her honey-blonde hair, and listening to her even breaths. I’d never felt such contentment before, and I refused to lose it. I needed a plan to make sure I would have this forever. Charlotte stirred and the movement pu...
I needed her comfort as much as I needed to keep her from running away from me. I slid an arm around her waist and hauled her up next to me. Her spine stayed ramrod straight for about thirty seconds before she gave in and melted into my side. I sighed and snuggled her in a little tighter. The fee...
We’d been in California two days gathering up Bailey’s belongings. At first, she’d only packed another suitcase and a small box, as though she was coming back for an extended visit. I didn’t let her get away with that. She may not have fully come to terms with it yet, but this was no longer her h...
Not that it put a dent in my bank account, but I’d pay anything to see her happiness. “I placed the information packet for Ms. Young’s retreat and hotel information on the desk. Please let us know if you’d like the fire lit or have any other needs. Is there anything else I can get for you?” Katie...
Stepping into his boxers, I couldn’t help but think I needed to detour to his laundry room to see what brand he used, so I could be surrounded by the smell every day. Then again, I wouldn’t be able to do my job because I’d be distracted by memories of the night we’d spent together. I guessed that...
Seeing her in Thomas’ shirt was driving me crazy and it struck me that I didn’t give a fuck about being the one to take out the Haitian. It wasn’t about a thirst for killing, it was about revenge and someone else could just as easily accomplish the task. I needed my Carly. Needed to make sure she...
I murmured as soon as Tommy left Brandon and I alone. “Powerful in your own right.” “I am.” I was glad he didn’t deny it since there was no point. He’d worked hard to gain the reputation he’d built within the DeLuca family. Earned the fear he instilled in others. He was unapologetic about who and...
It’s not like you aren’t used to doing shady shit.” I gripped my cell phone so hard, I’m surprised it didn’t break. After dinner the night before, I’d made a call to the family lawyer about getting the adoption process rolling. I wanted to be able to present them to my girls as a wedding present....