Page 97 of Ruthless Mafia Daddy

Marco should be almost at Lila’s apartment by now, and I want to shake this guy off before I get too close to the Westchester house where Rosa is.

“Fuck.” I hate having my family scattered around like this. It leaves too many openings for Lorenzo to make a move on someone I care about. He’s done it before, and he will do it again.

As I spot the turning for the interstate, I flatten my foot on the gas pedal, driving up on the sidewalk to overtake the morning traffic.

Ignoring all stop signs and red lights, I speed through the city, determined to lose this guy before I reach the turning.

Just as I’m about to turn off onto the interstate, I swerve, disappearing down a connecting road.

I watch through my mirror as the Range Rover pulls onto the interstate where he’ll likely get stuck in the morning rush traffic.

“Amateur.” I turn around and program my GPS to take me the scenic route back to my family’s mansion.

Xander walks beside me. “I’ve got two men watching the main exits to the house, and two more on their way. I’ve got Dez in the security room watching the cameras.”

It took me almost two hours to get home, constantly watching my back in case Lorenzo’s guy managed to track me again.

“Marco is on his way.” Xander pulls out his phone, showing the tracker. “He should be here within the hour.”

“Good.” I run my hands through my hair. “And the room is all ready?”

“Yes.”

“I need to add a few more…touches.”

Xander nods.

He leaves me to head to the basement, while I make my way up the stairs.

Lila will be in the guest bedroom directly next to my room so I can keep a close eye on her. She’s going to be furious with me when she realizes who it was that took her, but I don’t care. I’d much rather her be mad at me and alive, than tortured to death by Lorenzo Rossi.

Delilah has done a good job with the room. It’s light and spacious, with a huge double bed, a seating area with TV, and an ensuite bathroom with a jacuzzi tub.

I check all the drawers to find all the relevant toiletries she might need along with the wardrobe.

I choke back a laugh at finding an array of lacy underwear has been folded neatly in the top drawer.

“I don’t think this will go down well.” I run my finger along the tiny scraps of lace.

A knock sounds at the door.

“Come in.” I shut the drawer and turn to find Xander waiting in the doorway with a set of restraints in his hands.

“Will these do?”

“Unfortunately, yes.” I move to take them from him.

I’m hoping Lila will be cooperative, but I also don’t want to risk her hurting herself if she gets too emotional. It won’t be good for her or the baby, so if I have to tie her to the bed in order for her to listen to me, I will.

My phone dings in my pocket, and I quickly hand the restraints to Xander before pulling out my phone and seeing a message from Marco.

“They’re here.” I smile.

Lila is safe.

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LILA

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