“Oh? And rob your child of his mother? That’s cruel, Nero, even for you.” “I have done worse. I don't tolerate liabilities.” My cousin scoffed, but still didn't say anything in Layla’s defense. She had hated her the moment that she found out Layla had tried to baby trap me, and had fought with her constantly about Marcus’care. Getting rid of her was not a problem. FInding out who else she was in contact with was the only reason she still remained alive. “I heard from Amelia as well, that you have a new guest in the house,” Cara finally said what she had come for. I glanced at her, my expression unchanged. She looked at me expectantly. “Come on, Nero, give me some information here. Who’s this man?” “An assassin,” I said with utmost sincerity. She froze, and I chuckled at her own befuddled look. “And a companion.” “Really? An assassin? I thought we’d agreed to steer clear of those since Zara.” She took a bite of her sausage which was speared onto a fork before waving her hand.
I shut my eyes, straining against the tight grip I had on my manhood, which stood hard and erect. Fuck. It had been a while, I thought. I didn’t need to glance at the clock to know it was way past midnight. Ever since we had returned from the Geraldo estate, my mind had been filled with thoughts of him. Dante Solace was a menace. His defiant eyes, his words, even just the way he drew breath was infuriatingly beautiful. And while I’m losing my damn mind, he continues to test me. But I wasn’t going to let it slide. I continued to thrust my cock against my hand, forming a tight O with my fingers, relishing in the building intensity. His image flashed in my head, raw and clear. And that was what pushed me over the edge. I had once had the pleasure of a car slamming into my body when I was barely 15. Back then, my sides hurt for days on end, and it and even now recalling those times caused an echo of pain, simulating the last with intensity. I remembered in a flash how long
He tugged at my coat and I hissed. He didn't pay attention to me and peeled back the jacket to see the bullet hole in my shoulder. “Come.” He released me and ordered I was speechless, watching him give orders to several of his men and domestic staff. Slowly, I took a step forward, then another, clenching my jaw from the pain. Nero was waiting for me in the living room with impatience clear in his eyes. Beside him, a maid held a large first aid box. I raised my brows. “I can handle it myself, Don,” It was the first time I'd ever called him that without a hint of snark. Honestly I was simply exhausted, but something flickered in Nero’s eyes and he took a step forward and gripped my chin, tilting my head up to peer into my eyes. “You don’t have a fever,” he said like it was newfound knowledge to me. “Surprising you deign to call me Don when you have fought with me all day, Dante.” He gestured on the couch beside him, and I couldn't refuse. Slowly I removed my jacket, walking past
I cursed over and over in my head as I walked over to meet the three men who were coming up here, surely to find Antonio. Fuck him. Fuck this work. Fuck everything. My lips and ears burned, but I kept myself focused. It was only one man - the one in the middle and a step closer than the other two - that noticed me first. Immediately his face contorted into one of anger and realization, and as if to buttress the point, a loud bang of a gunshot rang in the air behind me. Nero had killed him. Fuck. Immediately I tackled the first man to the ground, stopping him before he could whip out his gun. A quick snap of his neck and his body went limp, but then I saw the two other men cock their pistols, rage on their faces. Without hesitation I used the unconscious man’s body to shield myself. Three gunshots rang, and hit him. Then I hit back, swift and unwavering in my aim. The skills of a mere henchman couldn't compare to that of an assassin, Two quick shots and they were down. B
It took less than an hour before we sped into the estate. It was quiet, and the guards were at their posts. As soon as they saw me they let me in. I stared forward, smirking, my hands clasped together. As soon as we stopped at the front of the Geraldo's mansion, I opened the car door. But Dante’s words stopped me. “Are you going to kill anyone else in there?” he asked like the previous day hadn't been a series of murders one after the other. Keeping my hand on the door handle I asked coldly, “Why? Scared you’ll get hurt, Dante?” He was silent for a brief second then he replied, “I simply wish to know so I can be prepared. Don't want to go in blind. Besides, this is a stronghold. It’s only you and I and Tony,” he muttered Tony’s name like a curse. “Make your point,” I whirled around to glare at him. Right then I wasn't thinking of anything but how to skin Antonio Geraldo alive and destroy his damned family. If he dared turn against me he would regret it. Dante’s eyes were
Work. That was the only thing that should have been on my mind. I thought briefly of the deals I had to make today. The Geraldo family was looking for allies in this region, and the choice was between Angelo and I. Antonio Geraldo had chosen to meet with me FIRST. That was supposed to be a win, in my own opinion. But there was this. My hands were tightly clenched, a desire that I had barely been able to control clawing its way up through my body once again. Enough, I thought. Non lasciarti influenzare da lui. He was just a man. And what a man he was. Dante Solace had captured my thoughts in a way that most of my lovers hadn't. He was insolent, nothing short of disrespectful and antagonistic towards me. Even when his actions had saved my life more than once it was with a begrudging, disgruntled glare. 24 hours was enough to find him interesting. And there was nothing more that I wanted but to take him by the neck, force him onto my bed and fuck his brains out. “D