Page 23 of The Mafia Princess

“I don’t think so, Remington.”

He nodded. “Oh, yes. Now that you know, you’ll feel what happens with that bid for attention.”

Her eyes narrowed. “Like what?”

He pulled her into his arms and squeezed her when she tried to back away. “No. I’m not done yet. If that happens, you’ll feel my hand on your ass.” He bent to whisper in her ear. “And it won’t be a nice feeling that I’ll give you when you’re good. Your ass will be hot, and it will be hard for you to sit for a few hours.”

She stiffened. “You mean you’d spank me?”

Her voice had slowly risen with each word.

“Yes, Love. You’re mine, and you’ll have to come to grips with it.”

“You can’t just decide that,” she said angrily. “What if I don’t want you?”

One of his hands cupped the back of her head. “Didn’t I already answer this question? I could always remind you again.”

His mouth covered hers hungrily.

It took a second to realize someone was calling his name. He broke their connection and stared down at her. He was pleased to see she was as affected by him as he was by her.

“I’ll show you every time you question this thing between us.”

She just nodded.

He curled an arm around her waist. “Let’s go. I think dinner is ready.”

Throughout dinner, he watched her converse with the family and could see how relaxed she was in that type of environment. Her grace, confidence, and charm came easy to her, and he didn’t think he’d ever get tired of watching her.

Someone tapped his arm. He turned to see Ewan.

“I’m assuming she’s yours, and I’ve got no chance with her,” Ewan said.

Remington shook his head. “She was mine before I even knew it, and she’ll stay mine. Sorry, cousin.”

Ewan grinned. “Hey, it was worth a try. My brothers say a woman will drop into my lap when I least expect it. I tell myself I’m not ready to settle down, but it doesn’t keep me from looking.”

Remington nodded. “I’d be the same way.”

The dinner ended, and the family moved into the large living room. He sat on the end of one sofa and maneuvered Anna to sit next to him. He was pleased she didn’t fight it and relaxed for a moment and listened to Alastair. Beth came over to them.

“Can Anna come with us? We’re going to watch a movie in the women’s room.”

He looked to see Anna staring at him with a spark of temper in her eyes. “That’s fine. I’ll come in to get her.”

“All right.” Beth pulled her up.

“Anna, remember what we talked about, Love. Don’t disobey me.”

She tensed, and he could tell she wanted to yell at him, but she was too much of a lady and princess to do it in front of people.

He watched her walk out of the room.

“Another one bites the dust.”

He turned to see Angus grinning.

“What, Uncle?”

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