Page 63 of The Enforcer

The world around us faded and I couldn’t think of anything but being with her.

Taking her.

Tasting her.

The rest would need to wait. Until later.

If I could keep my promise of patience.

“Ahem,” a deep voice said from behind us.

As soon as I broke the kiss, I growled and Valencia lifted her eyebrows. When she turned her head to the side, I shook mine, finally turning us both to face not one, but two brothers.

“You just had to interrupt. Didn’t you?” I demanded.

“It is our prerogative. Besides, no woman has ever agreed to spend but so much time with you,” Havros responded. He was standing against the doorway with his arms crossed, smirking since he was far too pleased with himself.

“From what I’ve heard, this girl is something special. And she did save your life.” Dimitrios kept his grin as he walked toward us. “Since our brother isn’t good with introductions, allow me to do the deed. I’m Dimitrios, the oldest. This is Havros, the would-be groom.”

“Hey, Iamgetting married.”

“And this is Dr. Valencia Laurant,” I told them.

“Ooh. Formal,” Havros teased.

“Just Valencia. I hope you don’t mind me interrupting your family time,” Valencia interjected.

“Are you kidding me? From what I can tell, you could be the one.” Dimitrios winked and I gave him a harsh look.

Valencia looked back and forth between us. “Your mother had her hands full with the three of you. Didn’t she?”

“Yes, she did,” Dimitrios told her. “Speaking of which. We need to introduce you to our mother before she hears of your arrival from someone else.”

“True,” Havros said. “She’s a taskmaster. Just a warning.”

Valencia looked back at me and I sensed she was prepared for anything. Elias finally popped outside and I snorted in his direction. “Did she put you up to helping her?”

Elias shrugged. “Not going to say a word, boss, for fear of incriminating myself. I’ll grab her bags. Where should I put them?”

I’ll be damned if he didn’t have a grin on his face. Even my two brothers were standing in wait of my answer. “In my room.”

My two brothers raised their eyebrows and I knew I’d get shit for this later, but I didn’t care. She was here and for the first time since I was a kid, I was looking forward to an extended family celebration.

I shoved the package into Havros’ arms. “Make yourself useful and pour my guest a glass of wine. Red. Blood red.”

She laughed from beside me. “Don’t mind him. He just needs to learn some table manners.”

Both my brothers were surprised at her frankness as well as her ability to feel comfortable around them so quickly. So was I. Iwas also impressed. But the man inside of me wanted to remind her that I was in charge.

As I placed my hand on the small of her back guiding her inside, all I could do was smile.

“The women are in the kitchen,” Dimitrios offered.

“What about the men?” Valencia asked. “You should be working.”

All three of us scoffed at the same time. “She doesn’t understand our mother. Yet. She will.” Havros grinned. “I’ll get that glass of wine. You might need it.”

“Uh-oh,” she said. “Are you sure about this?”

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