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February 9 - February 10, 2024
“Sometimes even to live is an act of courage.” –— Lucius Annaeus Seneca
Leaning down, I press a kiss to his forehead, then whisper, “Addio, fratello. Ti vendicherò.”
Her breathing changes and her eyelids flutter open. The most striking blue irises are revealed, but it’s clear she’s out of it as she tries to focus on me. My voice is soft but filled with a world of rage as I say, “The kidney belongs to me.”
“They killed my brother. We will hunt every last person who was involved. We’ll fucking burn New York to the ground.”
Do I like this woman? Yes. The realization has me pulling my hand away from her.
“And right now, I’m thinking about forcing you to marry me so you can give me the heir I lost. After all, I’m stuck with you for life. I might as well get something out of it.”
“Careful, my little mouse. Two can play this game, and I’m much better at it than you.”
“I’ll make you deal. Just for today, I won’t be an asshole, and you’ll drop the act.” “What act?” “The one where you think flirting with me will make me care enough to let you go.” My eyes flick to hers. “I’m not that kind of man. If you make me love you, there’s no fucking way I’ll let you go. You’re fighting a losing battle.”
Where I once wanted her to feel the same pain as me, I’d now do anything to be able to take it from her.
“You’re not fine, and I want you checked out. If your body rejects the kidney because of this, I’ll fucking burn the world down. Think of having the checkup as you saving mankind from extinction.”
I don’t think Skylar fully understands what she just did. By taking my bloody hand, she stepped into my world and left her own behind.
I stare at the man who’s swept through my life like a tornado. Just as I think I’ve figured him out, I see a new side to him. He’s bad, good, and everything in between.
Becoming one with Skylar is unlike anything I’ve ever experienced. From this moment onward, she owns me. I’m hers. Forever.
“Thank you, amo. I know I haven’t made it easy for you, but thank you for loving me anyway.” “I didn’t have much of a choice,” I tease him. “You took my heart captive, and I just had to make peace with it.” He shakes his head, his expression filling with tenderness. “You won’t regret loving me, Skylar. I promise.”
“Even though I kidnapped you, you were the one who took me captive. You’ve seen me at my worst and still chose to love me.”
