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There are only four people on this planet I trust. Seven years ago, I formed an alliance with four other crime bosses. Dominik Varga, Santiago Castro, Cassia Dimitrou, and Leo Toscano. They’ve all proven their loyalty over the years.
Suddenly, Jenna laughs, her face lighting up for a couple of seconds. A breathtaking smile eases the tension from her beautiful features, completely captivating me.
“How many men do you have with you?” Dominik asks. “None.” “I swear, every single time we talk to you, I’m more convinced you’re insane,” Santiago chuckles.
“Are you fucking insane?” “Yes,” I grumble as I climb out of the SUV.
Well, except for the men in K-dramas. It’s the only kind of romance I can watch because they keep things PG-rated and sweet.
I wish I lived in a K-drama and not in this hellhole.
“It’s fucking breaking my heart to watch you go through life alone. Let me in, brother. I promise you won’t regret
When he gives me a pleading look, I give in and nod. “Fine.” A smile splits over his face, and the next instant I’m yanked into a hug. “You’re pushing your luck,” I grumble,
Is your soul for sale, meu anjinho?
Santiago bursts out laughing as if it’s the funniest thing he’s heard, then he asks, “Please, can we make him pick one of my cards?”
“Minha,” I whisper. “Para sempre.”
“This better be a life-or-death situation.” “I scared Jenna. Can you come over to comfort her?” “Seriously?” she grumbles. “You’re an asshole, Enzo. Stop stalking her and let her get to know you.”
She shuts the door, then uses her mom-voice on me as she hisses, “I should shoot you in the foot for your stupidity. Seriously, Enzo? You scared the crap out of Jenna!”
“Tell me your dreams and I’ll make them all come true.”
What will all of that cost me? My tone is soft as I answer, “I get to call you mine.”
She went to get help for me. She cares.
Seeing Santiago’s name, I answer, “It’s late.” “I know, you ungrateful fuck. I’m checking to see if you’re still alive.” “Yeah, I’m still breathing.”
Absolutely taking advantage of being shot, I say, “I don’t think I can get to my room on my own. Will you help me?”
“I promise. I’d put a gun to my head and end myself before I cause you any harm. You are unbelievably precious to me. Meu coração. Meu amor. Meu anjinho.”
“I haven’t begged for anything since I was twenty, but I’ll fucking beg if that’s what you want.”
I swipe the device off the counter and answer, “What?” “Well, hello to you, too,” Santiago says. “You really need to work on how you answer a phone. It’s a bit abrasive.”
My eyes snap to her face, and in my own language, I repeat what I said to her last night, “Nunca vais ser de mais ninguém. És minha. Para sempre.
“You are everything I never knew I wanted, and the biggest surprise of my life.”
“You’re safe with me,” he whispers.
“Do you want me to shoot them?” “What?” I gasp. “No!” “Then don’t let them get to you. I won’t tolerate anyone making you feel insecure.”
“You can’t wait to be rid of us all, can you?” he teases me. “Of course not,” I say the words with a straight face, but a moment later, the corner of my mouth lifts, and Santiago doesn’t miss it. “I’m growing on you, aren’t I?” he asks. “Like a rash,” I mutter.
“Meu anjinho, wake up and tell me everything so I can take care of it because I never want to see that look in your eyes again.”
A couple of minutes later, the door opens, and as Wayne steps inside, Santiago presses the barrel of his gun to his head. “Surprise, motherfucker,” he says in a sing-song tone. “Give me the beer.”
Santiago lets out a burst of laughter as he grins at me. “You called me brother. Finally! Took you for fucking ever to accept me as family.”
“The romantic side of me likes to think my soul was drawn to yours.”
“Why are you staring at me?” she asks as she mixes everything together. “I’m just thinking how obsessed I am with you.” A chuckle bubbles over her lips. “Yeah?” “Insanely.” I get up and walk to her. “Deeply.” Taking hold of her jaw, I force her to look at me. “Forever.”
“I took one look at you and couldn’t help falling in love. You put up with all my quirks and accept me for who I am, and that means more to me than you will ever know. I want you for the rest of my life, meu anjinho
“You are responsible for all the good emotions I feel. You’ve reached into the pits of hell and pulled me out of darkness. You were the first person to love me, and the day I take my final breath, you will be the last person I love.”
