Total pages in book: 85
Estimated words: 82485 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 412(@200wpm)___ 330(@250wpm)___ 275(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 82485 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 412(@200wpm)___ 330(@250wpm)___ 275(@300wpm)
“And you’re only telling me this now?” I gasp.
“You’ve had so much to deal with, Haven.”
“Yes, but this is good news! Right?”
Mom smiles as she nods. “It’s nice having a friend.”
I throw my arm around her waist and give her a hug. “I’m so happy to hear that, Mom.”
“So, if I’m staying here, what do we do about the house Leo bought?”
I shrug and think for a moment before coming up with an idea. “We can still decorate it, then whenever Kristen comes to visit, she can stay there.”
“That’s a good idea,” Mom agrees.
When we’re done with the dishes, we walk to the living room and overhear a conversation between Leo and his mother.
“You can sell the house,” Mrs. Toscano says as we enter the living room.
“Are you sure?” he asks. “You’ve lived alone for a long time.”
“It’s nice having someone around,” Mrs. Toscano admits. “Dakota and I have become close.”
“If that’s what you want, Mamma, I’m good with it.”
We walk into the living room, and it has Leo looking at me. “Did your mother tell you she’s decided to stay here?”
“Yes.” I sit down beside him and place my hand on his thigh.
Leo wraps his arm around my shoulders, then says, “I’ll sell the house.”
“Can we keep it for when Kristen comes to visit? Then she has her own space while staying here.”
“Sure.” He kisses me on the forehead. “Anything for you.”
We visit for a little longer before we leave. On the way home, I think about everything that’s happened and how much my life has changed.
As Leo steers the car along the long stretch of road on the side of a hill, I stare out the window at the moonlight shining on the ocean.
“I can’t wait to see Kristen,” I mention to Leo. “She gives the best hugs.”
“As long as she doesn’t touch me,” Leo says. “This body belongs to you.”
I turn my head to smile at him. “Yeah? Are you all mine?”
He gives me a seductive look that has heat flushing my core. “Every single hard inch.”
Chapter 29
LEO
I’m in one hell of a good mood as I stand in the kitchen, preparing tea for Haven and me.
She’s sitting at the island, looking excited as fuck.
“I loved waking up to you kissing my chest and crawling onto my lap,” I say.
A wide grin spreads over her face. “Yeah?”
“My favorite part was when you rode me like a horse.”
She lets out a chuckle, then wiggles her eyebrows at me. “I love riding.”
I place a cup of tea in front of her, and while bringing mine to my mouth, I drop my voice low and say, “You can ride me every morning.”
“Don’t do that with your voice and definitely don’t smirk like that while Kristen is here.”
I set my cup down and move in behind Haven. Leaning down, I press a kiss to the side of her neck. “Hmm…You being possessive is making me hard.”
“Nope. She’ll be here any second. I don’t want my best friend walking in on you fucking me in the kitchen.”
I grab a fistful of her hair and tug her head back before lightly biting her neck.
“Leo,” Haven moans, desire turning her irises into melted caramel.
I grip her jaw and kiss her fucking hard. When I let go of her and pick up my tea, I say, “I hope Kristen has earplugs. I’m going to fuck you raw tonight.”
My wife blinks a few times as she comes out of her lust-induced trance. “Damn, it’s unfair how good you are with the seduction thing.”
I chuckle, but it dies away when I hear a car pulling up to the mansion.
Haven jumps up and runs out of the kitchen, shrieking, “She’s here!”
I place my cup down again and go after my woman. I step out of the house and watch as Haven runs to the car. The passenger door opens, and a blonde darts out. The two women fall into each other’s arms, then they shriek so loud, it has Edoardo rushing in my direction.
“She doesn’t shut up,” he grumbles when he reaches me. “Good luck, boss.”
I let out a burst of laughter and pat him on the shoulder. “Thanks for bringing her.”
He gestures to the guards. “I’m going to check in with my men.”
As he walks away, Haven and Kristen come toward me. I watch as Kristen’s gaze drifts over me, and fear creeps into her eyes.
When she stops a safe distance from me, she lifts her chin. “I hope you love Haven too much to shoot me because I just have to say that was a real sucky thing you did, forcing her to marry you.” I stare at her as she takes a breath before continuing, “With that out of the way, it’s nice to meet you.” I wait to see if there’s anything else she wants to say, then she mutters, “Or not. Depends on whether I just pissed you off and you decide to shoot me.” She looks at Haven, “He’s too intense for me. Do something.”