In one motion, I plunged deep into her core, bottoming out against her cervix. Her mouth fell agape, freeing my lip. Nestling my face into her nape, I bit her in return, marking her collarbone and neck with two, fresh hickeys. I laid my body on top of her as I slowed the pace and wrapped her tightly in my arms. I gazed into her eyes, pumping in and out of her deeply.

She was the most stunning woman I had ever laid eyes on, and I did not want the moment to ever end. I ran my fingers through her hair, offering a smile as she steadied her breathing. She let out small moans each time pushed in, grinning with pleasure.

Hard and slow, I kept the pace, memorizing every part of her in case I never saw her again like this. The spark between us had escalated from zero to one hundred in a day. Sofia moaned loudly, wrapping her legs around me.

“Please don’t ever stop.”

I knew things were about to change but I wanted to make the most of whatever time we had together. Sitting back on my knees, I pulled her onto my lap entering her again. She placed her hands on my shoulders, bouncing on my shaft rapidly.

“Mi fai impazzire.” I grabbed her neck, yanking her to my lips. She made me insane.

Suddenly she stopped, locking her fingers behind my head. I waited patiently for her to catch her breath, while dusting her cheeks with kisses.

“I want you in the shower.” Pinning her bottom lip between her teeth, she rested her forehead on mine.

She stood on the bed then leapt off onto the floor. I scooted to the edge, standing. Placing her hand in mine she guided me to the bathroom. I watched her backside, giving her a small slap as she sashayed in front of me.

Reaching into the shower, I turned on the water then pinned her against the outside glass. Not a moment was wasted as we kissed passionately. Steam began to rise from the interior. I placed her in front of me, backing her through the water and against the horizontal, heron grey tiles. She arched her back as the cool porcelain touched her soft skin.

Grabbing her thighs from behind, I lifted her. Gaze meeting hers, I lowered her onto my thick shaft, sinking deep into her core. Her loud cry ricocheted off the walls as she met my pace, grinding against my body. Water splashed over our bodies causing her skin to glisten in the reflection of the dim lighting. Crossing her ankles behind me, she held on tightly.

“I’m going to cum.” I panted against her ear.

“Cum inside me.” She whined.

Though I did not like being told what to do, I could not help but give her what she wanted. She made me weak. Pressing my lips to hers harshly, I fought dominance over her tongue as we came together.

I slowed the pace. Our kiss became gentler. She had me under a spell, but I knew that things were about to go bad for us. It was as if we realized it at once. I set her down, resting my forehead against hers as I enveloped her in my embrace. We gazed into each other's eyes for what seemed like an eternity as the water cascaded down our trembling bodies.

“I have to tell you something.” Her voice cracked.

I nodded. “I have to tell you something too.”

Lacing my fingers with hers, I turned the water off with my free hand and led her out of the shower. I handed her a towel before grabbing one for myself. She wrapped the fabric around her chest, tucking it in between her breasts. I wrapped mine around my waist after drying my body.

Speeding around the house, we hunted for our clothes and dressed silently in the living room. Instead of buttoning my shirt, I allowed it to remain open. I picked up the towels off the floor and hung them on the railing at the bottom of the stairs.

Taking her hand in mine, I led her to the kitchen and got us both a glass of ice water. I dreaded the talk that was coming but it had to be done. I leaned my elbows on the island, watching her sip her water nervously.

“Should I start?” I sighed.

She nodded without removing the glass from her lips. Her eyes already appeared sad.

I buried my head in my palms for a moment before I twisted my neck, peering up at her. “Okay, so you know my dad is in jail with Joey’s and—” I exhaled. I was going to break things to her gently, but I needed to be blunt. I stood up, taking another deep breath, and placing my hands on her arms. “I’ve taken over my father's role in the family until further notice and now there will be a target on my back.”

She nodded. “I figured.”

Though it pained me to be cold, I withdrew my hands, sliding them into my pockets. “I just don't know how this will work with us now.”

“I saw you on TV when you told the reporter you were taking over.” She lowered her head, averting her gaze.

Taking her back in my arms, I held her close to my body. I tried to fight whatever I was feeling. I tried to treat her like all the others. Even right now, I was feeling so helpless against the power she had over me. I placed a small peck on her forehead as I trailed my fingertips down her arms. “Sofia, I don't know what this means for us, but I know all eyes will be on me for a while.”

Her eyes began to water. The pendant lighting caused the tears in her eyes to sparkle.

“People are waiting for me to fuck up because it's no secret I didn't want to join the family.”

Her chest rose as she inhaled deeply.