Page 114 of Mafia Kings: Dario

“GO!” I whispered loudly as I pushed him out of bed.

He shook his head in amused wonder. “I’m the head of the most powerful family in Tuscany, and I’m getting kicked out of bed because of some old grandmother.”

“Go, go!” I said, shooing him away.

He sighed and picked up his clothes from the floor. “Only for you.”

I smiled…

And admired his nude body as he leaned over to pick up his pants…

And thought for a second thatmaaaaybeI should have him stay…

But then he started walking towards the door.

Naked.

“What are you DOING?!” I hissed.

“Leaving,” he said crossly.

“You can’t go out likethat!”

“No one’s awake, Alessandra.”

“But if she is and sheseesyou – !”

“Then maybe she’ll have a heart attack and die, and I won’t have to be kicked out of your bed again.”

But he stepped into his pants and pulled them on.

I breathed a sigh of relief.

“You realize that she’ll still knowexactlywhat happened if I walk out of your room at 6 in the morning,” he said.

“Betterthatthan for her to see all the goods!” I whispered.

He chuckled as he put on his shirt. “By the way, the meeting with my uncle is at 10AM.”

My heart fell a little. “Alright… I’ll stay in my room…”

“No – I’m telling you because I want you to be there.”

I stared at him in wonder. “Why?”

“You were shot at just like Massimo and Valentino. You might have seen something they’ve forgotten.”

“…oh…”

At that moment, I felt included in a way I never had before.

He winked and smiled. “Plus you’re my woman now.”

My heart skipped a beat –

But he was out the door and gone before I could reply.

I lay back down in bed with a happy smile.

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