Page 33 of Heartless Mafia Prince

He sat back in the chair, studying our body language.

I tipped her chin, bringing her eyes level with mine before placing my hand firm on the desk.

“Ryah, you have nothing to be embarrassed about. I kissed you back.”

“Rocco, there are questions I need answered before we can enter a relationship.”

“I’ll answer your questions. Our status is still the same. We’re together,” I flashed a cocky grin.

Ryah’s eyes darkened as she yanked her hand away. “No.”

The snarky girl returned. That didn’t take long.

“We’re not a good fit.” She stood; fists curled at her sides.

Luciano snickered. He got a kick out of his daughter standing up to me.

I flew to my feet, towering over her. “Isn’t this cute? We’re having our first argument as a couple.”

Her breasts rose and fell before my eyes. It took everything in me not to slam her against one of the eloquent mahogany walls and force her into submission.

Ryah’s defiance would be resolved in a few minutes.

A wicked smile crossed her burgundy lips. “I didn’t update my social media like you demanded. We’re nothing.”

Gliding my fingers through my curly hair, I laughed. “See you downstairs, baby.”

“You aren’t afraid she’ll kill you?” He rose.

“Nope,” I left emphasis on the p.

Ryah stormed out of the office.

“The pizzas in the warmer,” I hollered out before turning to Luciano.

“You act more and more like your father the older you get.” He shook his head as he stepped closer.

I shrugged. “Luciano, Ryah’s my woman. No one else can have her. I beat the shit out of her ex-boyfriend, Drew. Then last night, I kicked Elon’s ass because he spoke ill of her behind her back. See I’ve always protected her and will continue to do so. You should know Ryah can handle herself. I’m aware my enemies may attempt to use my woman to get to me. But make no mistake between me and her, they’ll have one hell of a fight on their hands.”

His heavy hand slapped my cheek twice. “Good to hear, Rocco.”

Luciano Conti was one of the most feared mafia men in Philly. Known for making examples out of those who crossed him.

His green eyes darkened. “Remember, I don’t want her pulling jobs on the streets.”

“Luciano, this is what we do in this business. Keep people in line.”

He nodded. “I know. But she can rule my empire from here. At my side.”

Luciano meant she’d sit behind a desk and bark orders. Never get her hands dirty. There was no need to push the subject right now. Once Ryah became my wife, she and I would wreak havoc on our family’s enemies.

“Understood.” I walked backwards toward the door. “Have a good night.”

“Rocco, don’t deflower my daughter tonight. Take it slow.”

“How do you know I haven’t already?” A devilish grin spread across my face.

Nostrils flaring, Luciano narrowed his eyes and pointed at me.

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