Anxiety wells in me because – I mean, he can’t be saying what I think he’s saying, right? No – I’m just thinking that because I’m impossibly vain and selfish.When really – there is another part of Frankie’s history that I’m willfully ignoring – one that apparently went much deeper than just a simpl
I sit up a little, my spine stiffening as my heart leaps right to Frankie’s defense. Lucy – she gave all of that up? Because her parents were mad?“How did she meet Tony?” I ask quietly.“Her parents set it up,” he replies, lifting his eyes to meet mine. “And – I mean, it was the right move by her p
“What?” I ask, sitting up straight a little, not understanding. What does Frankie mean, it wasn’t the same? Lucy picked Tony, and now I’m married to Christian! Of course it was the same!Frankie drops his hand to the couch and shakes his head at me. “Listen, Bambina, I know that we’re doing this who
“I’ll get the coffee started!” I call cheerfully, moving for the coffee machine and pulling down two mugs as Frankie moves steadily outside, eager to meet his buddies and get the news.I pull the carafe off of the heating plate but barely have time to pour two cups of black coffee before I hear heav
“This is so not any of your business,” I growl, stepping forward and using the hand not pressing the medication to my chest to give Nico a hard slap on his shoulder.Frankie comes into the house then, looking eagerly over at us. “Oh, are we beating Nico? So soon in the morning? Nice to get an early
He smirks at me.“And you and Nico really are okay?” I ask quietly, wanting to know, wanting to check in on him one-on-one.“I promise,” Christian replies, his voice soft. “It was…less dangerous than it could have been, partially because we didn’t get as far as I’d have wanted.”“Really?” I ask, sit
“Christian!” Frankie shouts, making me jump as he slams his hand down on the table and then gets to his feet. “This is absolutely the wrong fucking plan!”“Sit down, Frank!” Christian shouts back, clearly getting mad at his bodyguard. “You’re out of line!”“You’re letting this desire for power get t
Guilt rolls in me. God, had I gone too far?“Okay,” I say instantly, nodding. “I’ll do it – of course I’ll do it.”Christian’s face breaks into his beautiful smile. “You’re amazing,” he breathes, leaning forward to wrap his arms around me. I reach up and put my arms around his neck and he lifts, pul