Page 30 of Enzo

“They already hate me.”

“They don’t hate you. I love you, which means they will too. Besides, if it comes down to it, I’ll be your human shield. They’re not going to shoot me.” I chuckle, and Kayleigh pales.

“That’s not funny, Enzo Valentino.”

“Relax. I promise nothing is going to happen.” Taking her hand in mine, I pull her out of the apartment and lock the door. “This is the start of our forever, babe.”

“The start of forever,” she repeats.

The moment we step out of the car and I hearhervoice, I know this family lunch is going to be anything but uneventful.

“Enzo!” My little sister’s body crashes right into me. I catch her. Obviously. I would never let my sister fall. “OMG! I can’t believe you didn’t call me.” Aurora pulls away and slaps at my chest.

“Thought you were a little busy,” I tell her. “Why are you here? Are you sure you should be home right now?”

“What kind of sister would I be if I missed this?” The smile she gives me has all the alarm bells in my head ringing.

“Aurora, behave. Please,” I beg her. My sister is the family’s loose cannon. There really is no telling what she’s going to do. Or say…

“I always do,” Aurora says before turning to face Kayleigh. She holds out a palm. “Hi, I’m Aurora, the baby sister and the person who’s going to rip your heart right out of your chest and shove it up your ass if you ever hurt my brother.”

“Aurora,” I growl.

“What?” My sister gives me a sweet and innocent,butter wouldn’t meltlook.

“I’m Kayleigh. I’m the one who’d rip my own heart out before hurting his. It’s nice to meet you. I’ve heard a lot about you.” Kayleigh ignores Aurora’s hand and pulls my sister in for a hug instead.

My heartbeat picks up. I’m about to step between the two when Aurora laughs. “Fucking finally. It’s about time one of you brought someone interesting into the family,” she says. “I likeher, Enzo. We’re keeping her.” Aurora points to Kayleigh before turning and walking towards the house.

“Well, that was…” I take Kayleigh’s hand, my grip tight. Am I afraid she’s going to want to run off? Fuck yes, I am. “I’m sorry. She really is mostly harmless.”

“I doubt that.” Kayleigh laughs.

“Let’s get this circus over with. The sooner we walk in, the closer we are to walking out. And the closer we are to me getting you home and spread out naked on our bed.”

“You say the sweetest things to me.” Kayleigh laughs as I lead her towards the entrance of my Zio Theo’s house.

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