Page 26 of The Mafia Princess

“Good.”

“I wish we could be there,” James said.

“I do, too. When everything settles, I’ll bring her home for the holidays.”

“That’s wonderful. I miss you, son. Please stay safe.”

“I will. Love you.”

“I love you, too.”

Remington sat back in the chair. There was so much racing through his head he couldn’t pin down just one thought. He got up and poured another drink, and then shot it down. He’d take everything a step at a time but knew he needed to marry her as soon as he could.

Remington walked back into the living room to see most of the people still there.

“How quickly can we put a wedding together?” he asked and grinned when Alastair groaned. Angus snorted, and the others chuckled.

“How does tomorrow sound?” Angus said.

“Good. Now I just have to get her to agree.”

Chapter Eleven

Aryanna sat between Beth and Angel on the sofa, watching a movie she barely saw. She had so many questions about what her next move would be. Since she wasn’t a valet anymore, she had no reason to be at the house or with Remington. Right?

A sound at the door got the girls’ attention.

Angel elbowed her and laughed. “I think that’s your ride.”

“Let’s go, Love.”

She tried not to show how much the tone of his voice and the names affected her. She stood and walked over to him. She turned back to the woman and waved. “I’ll see you in the morning.”

They all smiled and waved.

He took her hand and led her through the house again and up the stairs to the room they were using. Her stomach tightened when she heard the door close and the click of the door lock.

“Why don’t you get ready for bed first?” he said, unbuttoning his shirt.

“What are you doing?” she asked.

He snorted. “I’m getting undressed. I’m not wearing my clothing to bed, Lass.”

That did sound stupid. “I know that. But why don’t you wait until you’re in the bathroom?”

“Because I’m not modest like you. You’ll be able to walk around the room naked in front of me before too long.”

She shook her head. Just the thought made her shake.

He nodded. “Go. Unless you’d like me to help you.”

She jumped when he took a step toward her. She slammed the bathroom door shut behind her and leaned against it.

Damn, how the hell was she going to deal with this? Wasn’t it wrong for her to be around a naked man? She knew she’d already seen him mostly undressed, but that’s when she was a valet.

She wanted to ask someone but had no idea who she’d ask.

“Hurry up, Love, or let me in to brush my teeth.”

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