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Patrick's Ultimatum
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2026-07-14 06:33:26
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Forged In Fire The Flight To Italy
"Because—" I struggled to find a reason that didn't sound ridiculous. "Because it's inappropriate.""Inappropriate?" He laughed. "Cat, we're married. There's nothing inappropriate about it.""The pilot—""Is in the cockpit with the door closed and noise-canceling headphones on." His fingers traced patterns on my leg. "He won't hear a thing."My face was burning now, and I hated how much I loved the way he was looking at me—like he wanted to devour me right here in this seat."You're terrible," I muttered."You love it." He leaned closer, his lips brushing my ear. "And you love that I can't keep my hands off you. That I want you constantly. That even after last night, I'm already thinking about the next time I can be inside you."A shiver ran through me, and I felt heat pool low in my belly.He was right. I did love it.I'd spent my whole life being valued for what I could do—how well I could fight, how efficiently I could kill, how effectively I could protect.But Jameson valued me fo
Forged In Fire The Night Before Italy
JAMESONThe dining room at the Connelly estate had been set for eight, the long mahogany table gleaming under the chandelier. It wasn't often we hosted formal family dinners anymore—not since I'd taken over leadership—but tonight felt important. A send-off before Cat and I disappeared for two weeks.Grandfather sat at the head of the table, looking more relaxed than I'd seen him in months. Carmine and Rosa occupied the seats to his right, with Marco beside them. Declan sat to Grandfather's left, and Cat and I took the remaining seats across from her parents.The first course had just been served—a light antipasto that Rosa immediately praised—when Carmine leaned forward."So," he said, swirling his wine. "Two weeks in Italy. Where exactly are you taking my daughter?"I smiled. "Rome first. Then Florence, Venice, and we'll end in the Amalfi Coast.""Ambitious," Marco commented. "That's a lot of ground to cover.""We're not rushing," I said, glancing at Cat. "We'll take our time. See wh
Forged In Fire Lingerie And Plans
CATARINAThe boutique was called La Perla, and it was exactly the kind of place I'd spent my entire life avoiding.Soft lighting. Delicate displays. Mannequins draped in silk and lace that probably cost more than most people's monthly rent. Everything was cream and blush pink and gold, designed to make women feel elegant and sophisticated.I felt like I was being led to my execution."Isn't this lovely?" Mama said, her eyes lighting up as she surveyed the store. "I've been coming here for years."Of course you have, I thought, but managed to keep my expression neutral.A sales associate materialized immediately, her smile professionally warm. "Mrs. Vitale! How wonderful to see you again. And this must be—" Her eyes widened slightly. "Mrs. Connelly. What an honor."Great. They knew who I was.Which meant they knew exactly why we were here."My daughter is going on her honeymoon," Mama announced, as if the entire store needed to know. "To Italy. We need to make sure she's properly... pr
Forged In Fire Nightmares And Promises
JAMESONThe nightmare started around 2 AM.I woke to Cat thrashing beside me, her body rigid, a low sound escaping her throat—not quite a scream, but close. Her hands were clenched into fists, her breathing rapid and shallow."Cat." I touched her shoulder gently. "Cat, wake up."She jerked awake with a gasp, her eyes wild and unfocused in the darkness. For a moment, she didn't seem to recognize where she was."Hey." I kept my voice soft, non-threatening. "You're safe. You're home."Her breathing was still too fast, and I could see the tremors starting—fine shakes that ran through her entire body. Her hands were shaking so badly she had to press them against her thighs."Fuck," she whispered. "I'm sorry, I—""Don't apologize." I pulled her against me, wrapping my arms around her. "Just breathe."She buried her face in my chest, and I felt the tremors intensify. This wasn't fear—I'd learned that much. This was her body's response to taking a life. A physical reaction she couldn't contro
Forged In Fire Safe House Confrontation
JAMESONThe north side safe house was a nondescript three-story building wedged between a laundromat and a closed-down bodega. The kind of place you'd walk past a hundred times without noticing.Perfect for hiding.Not so perfect when you had Marco's men surrounding it.I stood in the alley across the street, watching the building through binoculars while Marco coordinated positions over comms. Cat was beside me, and I couldn't stop stealing glances at her.She'd changed into tactical gear—black cargo pants, fitted black shirt, tactical vest. But it was the weapons that made my breath catch.Two daggers strapped to her thighs. Another at her hip. A fourth tucked into her boot. Her Glock holstered at her side. And a small case of tranquilizer darts clipped to her belt.She looked like death incarnate.And God help me, I'd never wanted her more."Stop staring," she said without looking at me."Can't help it." I lowered the binoculars. "You're terrifying.""Good." She checked her weapons
Forged In Fire Patrick's Ultimatum
CATARINAI woke at 4:47 AM, my body coiled tight with restless energy.The bed beside me was warm where Jameson slept, his breathing deep and even. I watched him for a moment in the darkness—the strong line of his jaw, the way his hand rested on the pillow where I'd been sleeping.Someone had tried to poison me.In our own home.The fury that had been simmering since last night flared hot in my chest. I needed to move. Needed to hit something. Needed to work this rage out of my system before I did something reckless.Carefully, I slipped out of bed and pulled on workout clothes in the dark. Jameson didn't stir. Good. He needed the rest after the stress of yesterday.The compound was silent as I made my way to the gym, my bare feet soundless on the hardwood floors. The guards nodded as I passed, but didn't speak. They knew better than to question me at this hour.The gym was empty and dark. I flipped on the lights and headed straight for the heavy bag.I didn't bother with wraps or glo
Forged In Fire The Wedding Night
CATARINAThe reception was a special kind of torture.Four hours of smiling for photographers, cutting a cake I had no intention of eating, and dancing with a man who held me like I was a business asset he'd just acquired. Which, technically, I was.The first dance had been particularly excruciating
Forged In Fire The Wedding
CATARINAThe dress was a fucking nightmare.I stood in front of the full-length mirror in my childhood bedroom, staring at the monstrosity of white silk and lace that had taken three people to wrestle me into. The bodice was so tight I could barely breathe, the skirt so voluminous I couldn't see my
Forged In Fire The First Meeting
JAMESONThe restaurant was neutral territory—a high-end Italian place in River North that catered to both families without favoring either. I'd been here a dozen times for business meetings, negotiations, the occasional sit-down when things got tense and needed smoothing over.Never thought I'd be
Forged In Fire The Arrangement
JAMESONThe whiskey burned going down, which was the only goddamn thing going right today.I sat across from my grandfather in his study—my study, or at least it should've been by now—watching him swirl his own glass like he had all the time in the world. Brendan Connelly had always been a patient
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