Katie groans, rolling her eyes good-naturedly. “Damian,” she whines. “Nat’s been teaching me how to shoot, and Edo’s teaching me self-defense, too. I can take care of myself.”
“I know you can,” Damian responds, ruffling her hair, smirking at Katie’s indignant squawk. “But I’m still going to that game.”
As I watch the exchange, I’m filled with a sense of gratitude and wonder. The little girl I once rescued is now a thriving, confident young woman, and I’m honored to have played a part in her journey. And knowing that Damian and the rest of our Family will always be there to protect her? Well, that just makes my heart swell with love.
Later that evening, after Katie had been taken home and Alice and Luca are tucked into bed, Damian and I collapse into our bed, exhausted.
Damian pulls me close, his strong arms wrapping around me as we sink into our mattress. “You okay?” he murmurs, his voice low and soothing.
I let out a contented sigh, relaxing into his embrace. “I am now.” I tilt my head back to meet his gaze, a small smile tugging at my lips. “Being with you always makes everything feel right.”
He brushes a stray lock of hair from my face, his touch gentle. “You’re the best thing that’s ever happened to me. I don’t know what I’d do without you.”
“Probably get into a lot more trouble,” I tease, my fingers tracing the lines on his face.
Damian chuckles, the sound rumbling in his chest. “Probably.” His expression turns serious as he cups my cheek. “But I mean it. You and the kids… you’re my whole world.”
I lean in, pressing a soft kiss to his lips. “And you’re ours. Always.”
Our kiss deepens, filled with a familiar heat and urgency. Our hands roam, reaffirming our connection as we lose ourselves in each other’s embrace.
All I want is for him to be inside me. I want to feel every inch of him.
He pulls back. “Sit up,” he commands.
I slowly move myself into a sitting position. He reaches down and removes my shirt, and I unhook my bra as he undresses himself.
As soon as my breasts are exposed, he wastes no time and presses himself onto me. His lips trail down my neck, eliciting shivers and anticipation.
I can feel his hardness against me, making me ache for him even more.
With effortless grace, he slides my pants down my legs, his fingers trailing lightly over my skin. My breath catches in my throat, and I gasp as his hand grazes my clit while he works his way back up.
“I love it when you react like that,” he whispers with a mischievous grin.
Without hesitation, I pull him back on top of me, feeling the weight of his body press against mine. My arms wrap around his broad, muscular back as I subtly move my hips toward him, hoping he’ll pick up on my desire.
“Impatient,” he growls seductively in my ear.
“Please, Damian,” I plead with him. “I need you now.”
As soon as I utter the words, a spark of desire ignites in his eyes and he plunges into me. His hot tongue swirls around my mouth while he thrusts in and out with slow, deliberate movements.
I can’t resist arching my back in pleasure as he continues to ravish me with his passionate lovemaking.
As he picks up speed, our bodies move together in perfect harmony. I can’t help but dig my nails into his strong back as he fucks me with both passion and tenderness. In this moment, there is nothing else but us and the electrifying connection between our bodies.
The sensation is intense, our bodies pressed together in a frenzy of desire. It’s like we are melding into one another, giving ourselves over completely. Nothing else matters but this moment, this connection between us.
Our breaths mingle and our hearts beat in unison as we reach the peak of ecstasy together. Our bodies tremble with pleasure and release, leaving us both drenched in sweat and gasping for air.
We lie here, unable to move, basking in the aftermath of our passionate union. Damian kisses my head and tucks me against his chest. “I love you, Alexis.”
I smile sleepily, snuggling into him. “I love you, too.”
As I drift off to sleep, cradled in the safety of Damian’s embrace, I can’t help but marvel at how my life has unfolded. Never would I have imagined that my happily ever after, the family I so desperately craved, would come from within the world of the Mafia.
And yet, here I am, a powerful figure in my own right, leading with a compassionate heart while also surrounded by a devoted husband and beautiful children. It’s a far cry from the uncertainty and fear that once consumed me.
As sleep claims me, I can’t help but feel a deep sense of gratitude. This life, this family, it’s more than I ever could have dreamed of. And I know, without a doubt, that I’m exactly where I’m meant to be.