Total pages in book: 42
Estimated words: 39829 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 199(@200wpm)___ 159(@250wpm)___ 133(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 39829 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 199(@200wpm)___ 159(@250wpm)___ 133(@300wpm)
“That’s fine, but security will be a little heavier because it’s late,” I informed her.
“That’s okay.” She shrugs her shoulders without giving me any damn grief.
I press my lips on hers and whisper, “I love you.”
“I love you too.” She cradles my jaw, rubbing my stubble. She loves the way it feels, so I keep it short and neat. With a pat, she kisses my lips one more time.
“See you later, Daddy.” She waves goodbye and then walks away. I stop her before she gets to the door when I remember something.
“Did you eat lunch?” I questioned, knowing she’s forgetful when she’s busy.
“Um…not yet, but I will.”
“You better, or you’ll get spanked.” The warning comes with a growling kiss against her temple.
“I will. I promise.” I kiss her again and then send her off.
I walk to the desk and call the front security desk where Kyros is. “Kyros, follow my woman and let me know if she eats. Also, watch that fucking TA of hers. Her other security patrol told me that he was staring at her a little too long.”
“Yes, Sir.” I end the call and look at my godfather as he chuckles.
“What?”
“Nothing. I wondered if you were going to let her get away with that shit.”
“Nope. She dropped that study session for a reason, and my guy told me it was because that asshole was creepy. I’m trying to be understanding and not be overbearing. This is as far as I’ll step back, but if he tries anything, he’ll disappear.”
“You’re nicer than I am.”
“It’s not about him. It’s about making her happy and trusting her choices.”
“Damn, I don’t know who taught you how to be such a good man.” He starts adjusting his suit jacket.
“Whatever. Let’s get to work because I’m sure your wife will be here to drag you away at five exactly.” We work our asses off, closing contracts for the rest of the month as well as managing several problems around the casino and hotel. At five on the dot, Mrs. Martin comes and snags her husband because he is still limited on his work hours. She wants him at a hundred and isn’t letting any one of us get away with shit.
It’s around one in the morning when I get home and slide into bed beside my beautiful fiancée. She looks so peaceful, but I know she’s hiding the truth from me. That bastard is still interested in her and is going to be a problem. I’ll get her a tutor who can keep his or her eyes and hands to themselves. I tried not to interfere, but I won’t tolerate someone lusting after her. Although he’s not touching her physically, his desire is clear to every single one of my men. It won’t be long until he tries something dumb and I have to kill the bastard.
“You’re home,” she whispers sleepily.
My lips brush her hair. “I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to wake you.”
“I missed you, Miles.”
“You should have come to the hotel. We could have spent the night there if you wanted.”
“Are you sure that’s okay?”
“I have a suite available for me.”
“No offense, but I don’t want your special rooms.”
“Baby girl, I thought I made myself clear that you’re my only one.”
“You said you had no mistresses, but you don’t need mistresses for one-night stands or quickies.”
“Well, I’m telling you now. You don’t have to worry one bit. No doubt those rooms are for when I work too damn hard or I pull too many hours.” I pull her into my arms so she’s resting on my chest. “Look at me. Don’t worry. I love you, and I don’t want you to be upset.”
“Are you too tired for me?” she asks.
I chuckle. “Never.” I flip her onto her back and show her that she’s my only one.
****
“Hey, Milo, it’s been one damn long week since you’ve been on business. I’m starting to wonder if your ass was intentionally avoiding me.”
“Ha-ha. Nah, brother. Not at all. I have acquired two more offers for the European hotels, but I need to go over them with both you and my father. I’m not making any moves without you two.” He takes a seat in front of my desk. “So I’m guessing you want to talk about you and my sister, right?”
“Yeah.”
“I hope you haven’t fucked it up already because I’m going to have to kill you.”
“Everything is wonderful. I’m just trying to see if we’re cool,” I say.
“As long as my sister is happy, I’m good.”
“Seriously?”
“Yeah, I’ve never even seen you with a woman, so the fact that you want to marry my sister means you’ve learned a lot from our parents. Good luck, because she learned a lot too, which means she’s used to being a princess.”
“I know, and I’m prepared.”
“Good. Now, how about we get out of here and speak to my dad about the deals, because I need some sleep?”