Page 15 of The Enforcer's Brat

"Whatever you say, boss," Enzo replied, the words dripping with sarcasm.

Matteo's eyes flashed, and for a second, Enzo thought he might actually reach across the island and shake him. But then Matteo took a deep breath, visibly reining himself in.

"Finish your breakfast," he said, his voice clipped. "Training starts in twenty minutes."

With that, he stalked out of the kitchen, leaving Enzo alone with his cooling eggs and a knot of frustration in his chest.

As Enzo changed into workout clothes, he couldn't shake the memory of Matteo's eyes on him, dark with a hunger that belied his words. Whatever the older man said, Enzo knew there was something between them. Something real and potent and dangerous.

And if Matteo wasn't going to act on it, well... Enzo would just have to push a little harder.

When Enzo joined Matteo in the backyard, he found the older man setting up a series of exercise stations. Matteo's eyes narrowed as they took in Enzo's outfit – tiny running shorts and a tank top that left little to the imagination.

"What?" Enzo asked innocently. "It's hot out."

Matteo's jaw clenched. "Let's get started. Five laps around the yard to warm up."

As they ran, Enzo made sure to stay just ahead of Matteo, giving the older man a perfect view of his ass. He could feel Matteo's eyes on him, could practically sense the older man's frustration growing with each lap.

By the time they finished the warm-up, Matteo's breathing was slightly ragged, and Enzo didn't think it was just from the exercise.

"Alright," Matteo said, his voice rough. "Let's work on your form for hand-to-hand combat."

He demonstrated a series of moves, his body moving with a fluid grace that had Enzo's mouth going dry. When it was Enzo's turn to try, he deliberately fumbled the stance.

"Like this?" he asked, knowing full well he was doing it wrong.

Matteo sighed, moving behind Enzo. "No, like this," he said, his hands coming to rest on Enzo's hips.

The touch, even through the fabric of Enzo's shorts, sent sparks skittering across his skin. Enzo leaned back slightly, pressing his body against Matteo's solid warmth.

"Oh," he breathed, tilting his head to look up at Matteo. "I see."

Matteo's eyes darkened, his grip on Enzo's hips tightening. For a moment, they stood frozen, the air between them charged with tension.

Then Matteo stepped back abruptly, clearing his throat. "Good. Now, let's try that combination again."

The rest of the training session passed in a blur of taut muscles and lingering touches. Every time Matteo's hands were on him, adjusting his form or demonstrating a move, Enzo felt like he was being slowly set on fire.

By the time they finished, Enzo was drenched in sweat and achingly hard. He could see the evidence of Matteo's arousal too, straining against the fabric of his track pants.

"I'm gonna hit the shower," Enzo said, his voice husky. He stretched deliberately, making sure his shirt rode up to expose a strip of toned stomach. "Unless you want to join me?"

Matteo's eyes blazed, his hands clenching at his sides. For a wild moment, Enzo thought he might actually take him up on the offer. But then Matteo shook his head, taking a step back.

"Go," he said, his voice rough. "We'll continue your studies after lunch."

Enzo nodded, trying to hide his disappointment. As he headed inside, he could feel Matteo's eyes on him, burning a hole in his back.

In the shower, Enzo let his mind wander, imagining what might have happened if Matteo had joined him. He pictured strong hands on his body, Matteo pressing him against the tile, taking him hard and fast under the spray of hot water.

With a groan, Enzo wrapped a hand around his aching cock, stroking himself to completion with Matteo's name on his lips.

When he finally emerged, clean and slightly more relaxed, Enzo found Matteo in the living room, surrounded by stacks of papers and folders.

"Time for more family business lessons?" Enzo asked, dropping onto the couch beside Matteo.

Matteo nodded, not looking up from the document he was reading. "We'll be focusing on the financial side of things today. Your father wants you to start attending board meetings soon."

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