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Suddenly, Julian pulls away.He drags me to my feet, then shoves me backward onto the bed.I push my hair out of my face to find Julian hovering over me, with his hand between my thighs.I’m soaked for him.

“Thank fuck!”he swears.“Christ, baby, you’re so fucking wet.This is going to go too fast.”

“Take what you need, honey,” I tell him.I need it too.I need him inside me; I need him desperately and prove it to him by dragging his mouth down to mine and kissing him ardently, with all that I have, with tongue, teeth, and lips, until I feel him surge inside my core.

Frenzied, desperate, and so fucking hot.He rocks his hips, spreading my legs wider and thrusting harder and faster.His hold on my hips is going to leave a mark, but I don’t care because every movement brings me closer and closer to my climax.I’m so close, my nails scraping down his back, my spine arching, as I hover on the precipice.

“Get there, baby,” he commands.And I do.His mouth smothers my cries of pleasure and his own.His lips soften, and our kisses become sweet and delicate.Slowly, he lifts himself from me and lies next to me, tucking me into his side.His fingers play with my tresses as his breathing returns to normal.“I love you, miele mia.”

“I love you more.”I turn my face up to his.“I can’t imagine a day without you in it.”He kisses my nose.

“You won’t have to,” he says quietly.“Sleep, baby.Tomorrow is a brand-new day.”

He held me all night, and I slept like a baby in his arms.

NINETEEN

It All Makes Sense

JULIAN

Iwas right: waking up in our home was the perfect start to our day.What was even better was sitting at our kitchen table eating bacon and eggs with my wife on my lap because I wanted to keep her close and wasn’t ready to let her go.I have to meet Alessio soon, so I call Barry to the main house to have him visit with Milana until I return.

I kiss my wife goodbye, leaving her in good company and with two men guarding her in my absence.It gives me peace to know that two of my father’s best men are on duty looking out for her.Although, Barry loves her like a daughter and I believe he’d be more protective than any soldier would ever be, besides me.

“I’ll be back as soon as I can, and we’ll have a quiet night,” I promise.

“Can’t wait,” Milana replies.I bend my head to kiss her, but she latches on and won’t let go, kissing me harder.When our kiss ends, I run my thumb over her lips.

“The most beautiful woman in the world, and she’s mine,” I say, then take off before I’m tempted to take her back upstairs.

* * *

Alessio is waiting for me, but I’m not the only one invited to this meeting.I expect Niccolo to be there, but I’m surprised when I see that Dad, Davide, and Tomasso are already sitting at his table, waiting for me.

“I’ve called you all together because it’s time to make changes.I’ll start by letting you know that Angelo Corso will be relieved of his duties.”Tomasso lowers his head, looking defeated.“He’s a sick man, and he’s only going to get worse,” Alessio continues.Tomasso’s head jerks upward to his capo.“We haven’t got the official diagnosis, but all the signs point to an aggressive form of Alzheimer’s.The doctor doesn’t specialize in this, but he’s getting the best man he knows in this area to run the test to make sure.Angelo has servedIl Destinoall his life, and for this, he will have the best care.Anton figured out that Angelo was having health issues and, Angelo with his confusion, fell prey to his plan.”

Tomasso covers his face with his hands.“I’m not ready for this.”

“No, you’re not,” Alessio says.“That’s why I’ve decided to put you in the hands of Joe Fontana.He’s an excellent underboss, and he’ll teach you how to become a leader.We need strong leaders, and you’re not ready.”He pauses, then adds, “Yet.”

“What do you mean?”Tomasso asks in confusion.

“You’re young, and you’ve been sheltered from what our family needs from a soldier and an underboss.Your father didn’t do you any favors in hiding you away from the business.It is your right to take your father’s place when he is ready to retire.Unfortunately, that can’t happen.The men would never respect you, and you haven’t earned it.You can take that title when Joe tells me you’re ready.I trust him to teach you all you need to know, and it’s your job to learn.At that time, you’ll take your father’s role as underboss,” Alessio states.

“Thank you, sir,” Tomasso says.He doesn’t look too sure of himself, but Dad puts an arm around him.

“It’s going to be fine,” Dad reassures him.

“Davide is going to be working on security, specializing in cybersecurity.Nostra Casahas Dante, and we need to have an IT guru who knows just as much.Dante’s unique, but I’m sure one day, you’ll be as good as him.That doesn’t mean that you won’t be fully trained as a soldier, and you’ll work under Niccolo,” Alessio says.Davide stares at him dumbfounded.

“Really?”he asks.

“I trust this is acceptable to you,” Alessio says.

“Yes, Capo,” Davide replies with a smile.Everyone knows how Davide loves the tech aspect of the business, and this is a perfect fit for him.

“Lastly, Julian, you will be taking over temporarily as underboss for Angelo Corso until Tomasso is ready to take over.This will be good for you, and since Angelo’s territory is much smaller, it will prepare you for taking over for your father in two years,” Alessio announces.

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