Page 128 of The Boss

“That obvious?”

She laughed. “Girl, you got it bad. I can’t wait to see you in your wedding dress.”

That was something I would miss more than anything. My mother helping me with my dress and my father walking me down the aisle. While my uncle Greg had been given the honors,it sadly wouldn’t be the same. At least Shane had arrived the night before, leaving his work behind.

He knew what I’d do if he hadn’t.

“I’m excited and nervous.” I was, but not nearly as much since I’d been able to spend quality alone time with Dimitrios, other than the three guards he’d brought to the States with him. I’d shown him around Boston, taking him to my favorite places. Some of which he’d remembered from attending Harvard.

I’d decided to sell the house, taking my time going through my parents’ things. It had been rough, but with Dimitrios’ help, I’d gotten through it.

Now it was time to celebrate for real. Not only our love, but the friendship the two of us had developed.

And trust.

The fact he trusted me meant everything to me. I did with him as well.

“You’re going to do great,” Betsy told me as she squeezed my arm. “You’re both lucky. He looks hotter than the picture you showed me a few months ago. More distinguished.”

“Yes, he does. Doesn’t he?”

I was in a dreamlike state when I suddenly noticed my dark prince was advancing on the table like the predator he was. He was wearing a dark suit and with a cobalt tie, he looked heavenly.

“He is a dreamboat,” Katarina whispered. “I heard he has two brothers?”

Leandro’s death remained a slight shadow, but it seemed Dimitrios was at peace.

For now.

“Two. You’ll get to meet them officially tomorrow,” I told her.

“I’m calling first dibs,” Athena said and all the girls started laughing.

Dimitrios closed the distance, nodding to all of them. “Ladies. How is your evening?”

“No boys allowed, but we’ll make an exception for you.” Chloe gave me a pouty look.

“Incorrigible,” I huffed.

“If you don’t mind, I’d like to take my bride to be away for just a few minutes. I promise I’ll bring her back mostly unharmed.”

“Oh, wow,” Athena breathed.

“You’re very bad,” I told him.

“You don’t know how bad I can be, but that doesn’t compare to my little dove and her behavior. Now, does it? Why don’t you come with me?”

I’d be damned if the man didn’t have a mischievous look on his face. “What are you doing?”

“Spending some quality time with my fiancée before our wedding.” He led me through the club to what I’d learned was the executive’s private elevator.

“Isn’t that considered bad luck?”

“Nice try.” The elevator arrived almost immediately as he pushed me to the back wall, not bothering to wait until the doors were closed before planting both hands on either side of me. He took a deep breath and I almost melted into a puddle.

“You look beautiful tonight,” he said before lowering his head, nuzzling against my neck.

“You don’t look too bad yourself.”

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