Page 38 of The Silencer

And now with Tatum…

For some reason, I feel the urge to flip the switch and let myself experience him.

After getting him off, I see his eyes travel down to my crotch, looking for traces that I’m into this as much as he is. But I never let myself feel things.

Feeling is a weakness.

And yet…

I glance across the gardens from my window, bright with the midday sun, and see Luca making his way toward Tatum and Angelo.

I took care of Tatum again this morning, rubbing cream all over him and then rubbing my hand across his dick, listening with rapt attention as he panted and begged.

I’m slightly addicted to this.

And I don’t know why.

I’ve just always felt very protective of him, despite him doing everything to get under my skin. Maybe it’s the way he isn’t afraid of me that’s made me curious. Bigger, stronger men have been scared of me, but not him.

And I could hurt him with a flick of my wrist.

Not that he seems to care.

He spends every chance he can pushing my buttons.

I watch as Luca comes to a stop next to Tatum, who is chattering away at Teddy as he listens intently. Angelo is farther away in the garden, picking flowers and planting bulbs under the watchful eye of Casey.

My gaze slides back to Luca, taking a seat next to Tatum and grinning at him.

He’s far too charming for his own fucking good, I think as I grind my teeth together. He always has been. Though he’s the same age as me, his light brown hair, smooth skin, and playful attitude have always made him appear younger.

Of course Tatum grins back, his straight, white teeth flashing, his hand reaching out and shaking Luca’s. They hold on to each other for a little too long, if you ask me. There was no need for a handshake in the first place.

And Luca should be here with me, planning how to protect everyone in my employ and in my family while also taking down the Fallen Aces, once and for all.

Diablo is already taken care of. I’ve paid for him and Skylar to fly to Wales and spend time by the sea. It’s remote enough that no one would look for them there.

But Angelo…

I run a hand across my jaw, feeling the urge to drink, but I shut it down.

Since Tatum appeared in my life, I’ve felt slightly out of control. Then again, he knows just how to push me. Even Laura didn’t know how to do that.

She was far too sweet, just like Angelo.

But Tatum knows how to get my blood flowing.

I watch as he laughs at something Luca says, and I feel something boil up within me.

Jealousy.

Something I haven’t felt until he came into my life.

Even with Laura, I wasn’t that possessive. After all, she had Luca as well. He loved her just as much as I did, and she loved us both equally. Sharing her came naturally.

But for some reason, the thought of Luca coming to love Tatum too…

I turn around and stride out of the house, Viktor following me closely. I’m going to need to hire more guards as things escalate with the Aces.

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