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I give him a very quick hug. I hate being touched. There’s no reason for it. I’ve just always despised any form of physical contact.
There’s me, the head of the Irish mafia, and Gabriel Demir, head of the Turkish mafia. Nikolas runs the Greek organized crime syndicate, and Luca Cotroni is the Don of the Italian mafia. Luca is really close with Viktor Vetrov, who’s in charge of the bratva.
I turn my gaze back to Jimmy and give him a not-negotiable look. “Eat your fucking vegetables.”
After today… after holding her in my arms, there’s no fucking denying it – I’m falling for Kiara. For the first time in my life, I’m allowing a woman into my heart.
He’s never grumpy with me. He doesn’t mind touching me. He drinks the coffee I make. He brought me to his home and has gone out of his way to take care of me. Slowly the realization starts to sink in. I think Liam likes me.
I’m on my second donut. Liam looks a little green when he says, “Christ, that one looks like it will give you diabetes.” My mouth curves up a little. “I can live with death by donuts.”
Then he suddenly admits, “I don’t like heights.” “Then why do you live in the penthouse?” Liam shrugs, the corner of his mouth lifting into a grin, “Good question.”
Chicago’s all that mattered up until Kiara. This city is mine. Always have been, always will be. So is Kiara Murphy. She just doesn’t know it yet. I’ll give her time to heal, to get used to me, but after that, I’ll make her mine. My eyes drift over her feminine features, memorizing every inch of her. So fucking beautiful. Remembering how she clung to me at the office, warmth and possessiveness burst in my chest. Cling all you want, baby. I don’t want you to let go.
The way her body fits against mine, it’s as if she’s a piece of me that was missing. She’s the emotion I was unable to feel. She’s the touch I missed my entire life. In the early morning hours, I realize that I’ll raze heaven and hell for this woman. Within a matter of hours, I’ve gone from being attracted to her to being absolutely devoted.
Fuck this world for hurting her.
“I’ve got you, baby,” I murmur before pressing a kiss to her hair. “You’re a mafia princess and my responsibility. I’ll take care of you.”
“Because you make me feel.” Christ, do you make me feel. My hands frame her face, my eyes burning intensely into hers. “Because I can touch you.” I tilt my head. “I. Can. Touch. You. Kiara.”
The princess I never knew existed and the only woman I want. She’s mine. Especially now that I have a right to claim her.
Running a billion-dollar empire, I can do. Going to war, I can handle. But looking down at this woman who’s half my size, I’m in uncharted waters.
“If you pull out a contract for me to sign, I’m going to slap you with it.”
“I loved you long before you came into my life. When you bumped into me, my body recognized yours. When you looked for safety in my arms, my heart knew you were the one.”
“You’re like an overprotective brother. Never had one of those.” The corner of his mouth lifts. “Pain in the ass, little sister. Always wanted one.”
I take cover behind the wall, then order, “Will, give me an update.” ‘I’m in some fucking tunnel–’ Loud gunfire rattles over the earpiece, ‘Fucking rats. Smells like a sewer down here.’
“I promise, if I steal, it will be to steal her heart. If I cheat, it’s to cheat death so I can stay with her longer. If I fight, it will be to protect her.”
Finally, he comes to stand in front of me. He doesn’t bother wiping the tear escaping his right eye. “You’re so beautiful it hurts.” Reaching up, I catch the teardrop with the tip of my finger.
stopppp 😭 the big bad mafia boss shedded a tear?????! 🥺🥹
“You better come now!” he says, then shouts, “Get a fuckin’ doctor now, or I swear, so help me God–” “Stop threatening the nurse,” Kiara snaps at him. “Oh, God. I’m going to die.”
“Kiara’s havin’ contractions. You better come. I don’t know what to fuckin’ do. I wasn’t trained for– You’re breakin’ my fuckin’ hand!” “Don’t shout at me,” Kiara yells, then she growls, “Don’t you dare let go.” “You hold her fucking hand, Declan. I swear I’ll shoot you in the knee if you let go,” I threaten
i love declan
Pulling back, I lock eyes with her. “Never.” I glance at Declan, who looks like he’s going to be sick. “Get out of here and call her mom.”
Kiara laughs through a sob. “Say hi, Daddy.” With my head pressed to Kiara’s, I take in our beautiful son. “Hi, James.” He makes a fussing sound. Kiara coos, and me... I stand in utter amazement before my wife and son. The loves of my life.
This is our life now. Kids. Family. Date nights. Sex at midnight before one of the kids wakes up. Running the mafia and Byrne Enterprises.
“I love you, baby.” “And me,” James chuckles. “Yes, Daddy loves you and Lily too,” I laugh. Kiara leans over and presses a quick kiss to my jaw. “And we love you.” Mine. The whole lot of them.
