All Chapters of THE BILLION-DOLLAR NANNY OF THE MAFIA KING: Chapter 21 - Chapter 30

The heavy weight of Kade's body pressed down firmly against my legs, and his large hands gripped my wrists tightly against the thick black training mat. The air inside the large private gym felt incredibly thin because his face was hovering only a few inches above mine. He had just asked me what I would do if he pinned me to the ground, and my heart beat rapidly against my ribs while I considered my response. Although he was a very dangerous man to the outside world, I did not feel any fear while I stared up into his dark, focused eyes."I would not do anything at all," I answered truthfully, keeping my voice very quiet so the sound would not break the intense silence stretching between us. "I would simply stay exactly where I am, Kade."Kade inhaled a sharp, deep breath that caused his chest to expand heavily against mine. He lowered his gaze from my eyes down to my lips, and his jaw clenched tightly as he fought a very obvious internal battle. I wanted him to lean down and close the

I stared at the three large black garment bags hanging on the wooden coat rack in the corner of the study, and my heart immediately began to race against my ribs. Kade had just declared that we were attending the annual Silvano Foundation charity gala tomorrow night, and he expected me to accompany him as his date. A heavy wave of pure anxiety washed over my entire body because I had absolutely no experience with high society events or wealthy people. I was a former waitress who spent my entire adult life scrubbing tables and serving cheap coffee, so the thought of walking into a ballroom filled with dangerous mafia elites terrified me completely."I cannot go to a formal gala with you, Kade," I said quickly, shaking my head while I turned my attention away from the garment bags and back to his face. "I do not know how to behave around the people in your social circle, and I will inevitably do something wrong that will embarrass you in front of your business associates."Kade did not

The heavy black limousine rolled forward slowly and came to a complete stop directly in front of the massive stone entrance of the venue. The uniformed driver turned the engine off and stepped out into the chaotic noise of the crowded street. Nick and Enzo had already exited the front doors of the vehicle to secure the immediate perimeter, and they stood firmly on the pavement to block anyone from approaching the car. I sat perfectly still on the leather seat and waited for Kade to move, because the sheer volume of the yelling paparazzi outside the tinted windows made my heart beat rapidly against my ribs.Kade reached across the seat to grasp the silver door handle, and he pushed the heavy door open. The overwhelming sound of hundreds of shouting reporters instantly flooded into the quiet cabin, and the bright flashing lights from the cameras illuminated the dark interior of the car. I blinked several times to adjust my vision to the sudden brightness, but Kade did not hesitate at al

My fingers rested directly against the hard metal of the weapon hidden beneath the waiter's white uniform jacket. The sudden realization sent a massive rush of pure adrenaline straight through my body, and my heart rate accelerated so rapidly that the sound pounded in my ears. I knew immediately that the heavy object was a suppressed pistol because I could feel the distinct shape of the elongated barrel pressing through the thin cotton fabric.I desperately wanted to pull my hand away and scream for help, but I forced my muscles to remain completely still. The armed man was not paying any attention to my face or my reaction, because his dark eyes were locked entirely on Kade across the crowded room. If I panicked or shouted a warning right now, the surrounding wealthy guests would scatter in absolute terror. That resulting chaos would give the assassin a perfectly clear opportunity to raise his gun and pull the trigger before the security team could intervene. I also remembered the te

I stared up into his dark eyes and processed the absolute honesty in his quiet words. He was the most feared man in the city, yet he was currently standing in his private study openly admitting his own isolation and vulnerability. Instead of pulling away from his warm touch, I turned my head slightly and leaned my cheek heavily into the palm resting against my jawline. I wanted to show him that I fully accepted the dangerous reality of his life, and I needed him to know that I did not fear the violent person he had to be to survive in his world."You do not have to carry the massive burden of protecting everyone completely by yourself," I whispered softly in the quiet room, keeping my voice low to maintain the peaceful atmosphere. "You have spent years making sure nobody hurts Amy or the people working inside this house. It is perfectly acceptable for someone to finally protect you in return, Kade."Kade released a long, heavy breath that visibly dropped the tight tension from his br