Page 44 of The Mafia's Desire

Ethan snorted. “I don’t like her being outside. Anyone could take a shot at her. And there are knives and hot things in the kitchen.”

“She seems like a reasonably smart individual. I would think she knows how to cook and not hurt herself.”

Ethan shrugged.

“As for being outside. You’re heavily guarded, right?”

Ethan nodded. “Yes, but what if it’s not enough?”

“What if she falls down the steps or drowns in the bathtub?”

Ethan chuckled. He understood what Alastair was talking about and knew he sounded ridiculous. He just didn’t know how to get his emotions in check so he could live his daily life and have her in it.

Alastair continued. “If you think the backyard is too open, have an area that’s blocked by trees and other things. I had the gardener build a canopy over a portion of the garden for the girls. They love spending time out there. If it makes them happy, it makes our lives easier. If she likes growing things, build a greenhouse as we did with Angus. He spends hours in it. Also, give her a room that’s just hers. Tell her she can decorate it and put whatever would make her happy there. I’ve got other ideas, but those are the biggest and will get you started.”

Ethan nodded. They were all good ideas, and he’d work on them when he got home.

“Try to remember that our women are soft and sweet, but they take only so much before they rebel, and then your life is hell until you fix it,” Alastair said.

Ethan nodded and drank the rest of the scotch. “Could you help? I might need it getting Sara out of here.”

Alastair chuckled. “Make the girls promise they can come to your house and help Sara design her room.”

“You don’t mind Beth leaving the house?”

“Oh, fuck yeah, but it’s one of those times I have to give in to make her happy. I also have a few cars that follow. She doesn’t know how many men I actually have watching over her, but she doesn’t need to know.”

Ethan laughed and stood before he followed Alastair back into the kitchen.

The women instantly made a line again to block him from his Sara. Ethan sighed and looked at Alastair.

Alastair cleared his throat dramatically. “Girls, his head is out of his ass. You may release his woman.”

Ethan snorted. “Wow, thanks, cousin.”

Alastair grinned. “You’re welcome.”

Ethan rolled his eyes. “Sara, can we go home?”

The gentle way he said it and not demanding it made an instant difference. All the women relaxed, and a few even smiled.

Faith looked over her shoulder at Sara. “What do you think?”

Ethan held his breath. He was ready to toss her over his shoulder if he had to, but he would rather she came to him.

Sara nodded and hugged the girls before walking to stand beside him.

“Thank you for letting me visit, Alastair.”

“You’re welcome here anytime.”

Alastair nudged him with his elbow.

Ethan cleared his throat. “Oh, girls, how would you like to come over to our house and help Sara with her room?”

“My room?” Sara asked.

“Yes, you need your own space,” Ethan said.

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