Page 178 of Heartless Mafia Prince

I stared at her beautiful side profile.

“If I would’ve asked to come to you last night you would’ve told me no.”

I nodded to Agosto to fall back as I stretched my arm along the top of the bench.

“They’re called safety precautions for a reason, Ryah.”

She sighed and kept her eyes on the view ahead. The bright blue sea.

“I know. I’m just tired of being treated like I’m helpless.”

My fingers caressed her arm and goosebumps pricked my skin. That was the effect this girl had on me.

“What happened last night?” Her eyes were still glued to the sea.

“Everything was moving along as expected. Trying to pull the truth from someone takes time. But I thought I’d be out of there and back to you before nightfall.”

I shook my head. “My men and I exited the house with our cargo in tow. We heard a whistling noise. Genn yelled incoming like we were in World War II.”

Her eyes shot in my direction, mouth agape. Finally, I got my baby’s attention. My fucking insides ached for this beautiful woman.

“We ran as fast as we could. The house exploded and the impact from the blast blew our bodies forward.”

Her fingers swept over the tiny cuts on my face. “Rocco.”

Tears welled in her eyes.

“I’m ok, baby.” I pulled her into my chest. My heart swelled for her.

She was so special to me. Like I said before, if something happened to her, I’d be off on a killing spree.

Ryah’s body quaked against my chest.

“I love you, Rocco.”

“Ryah, I love you, too.”

“I had to see you with my own eyes and make sure you were ok. My throat closed up when you sat next to me, and I felt the tears threatening to break free.”

“Ryah, it’s ok. You’re with me and you’re safe. I’m not letting you go.”

Her head popped up from my chest and the biggest smile lifted her cheeks.

Can you imagine loving someone for so long and that person finally reciprocates that love. In her defense, she didn’t know I was in love with her. That was my fault.

“Your dad said he’ll fall back. You’re flying back home with me.”

She bit the corner of her lower lip.

“I see that naughty look in your eyes.”

“Good, I love that you know what I want.”

Men could take lessons from me. The biting of the lip. When your woman’s all smiles about hanging with you. Those are signs she wants the dick.

“Let’s walk along the beach one last time.” I stood and pulled her with me.

I glanced over my shoulder. “Agosto and Ercole, stay alert.”

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