Bound by Duty (Born in Blood Mafia Chronicles, #2)

by Cora Reilly

When he’d asked for my help, I’d jumped at the chance, had secretly hoped I could win him over. I’d thought he could decide not to be gay anymore, I’d thought we could have a real marriage at some point, but that hope was quickly shattered. That’s why a nasty, selfish part of me had been relieved when Antonio had died. I’d thought I was finally free to find a man who loved me, or at least desired me.

??? Absolutely delusional

Wouldn’t he lie down with me for a little while at least? I really wanted him to hold me, even if he had to pretend to care for me, but I couldn’t bring myself to ask him.

GIRL this is exactly what he said wouldn't happen

“I’m pregnant.”

Oh joy

“I want you to move back into our bedroom, Val.” I stopped. It was a request worded like an order. He hadn’t apologized. Despite all that, I heard myself saying, “Okay.” That evening I returned to our bedroom and when Dante’s hands started rubbing my back and butt, and he whispered, “I want you,” I nodded and relaxed under his touch.

What the FLIP