Page 132 of DeLucas After Dark

It was always him cherishing her on his off days, showering her with attention, and doing all the things she wanted to do. He deserved a night to be cherished. Hell, he deserved to be cherished every night. Not fucked, which she planned to do. But cherished the way he cherished her.

That man didn't leave any room in their relationship for her to question his love. He never did anything to make her feel like she was less important than his duty. In fact, she wouldn't tell his guards this, but she felt if she asked him to, he'd leave it all behind for her.

She'd never ask that of him, but she was confident that if it came down to it, he'd choose her. He gave her that confidence. And she wanted to show him that it was appreciated.Hewas appreciated. Eve spun around with an excited glint in her eyes.

"That's it! I'll give Enzo a perfect night-in after our date at the restaurant," she declared, fixing her gaze on Stefano and the guards.

"A night-in?" Giorgio questioned. "It sounds like you're taking the cheap route."

"It's not about the money," Eve assured him. "It's all about Enzo. And I want him to have a special night where he's being cared for instead of him caring for everyone around him, including you all, his family,yourfamilies, his associates, and the bastards at Tower D. You do realize that all of you got a Valentine's Day bonus because Enzo wanted you to treat your significant others to something special. And he told me that for Christmas, like the previous don, he plans to send out gifts to his uncles, cousins, and family members all around the world. Enzo is always taking care of others. I want to take care of him for a change."

Stefano smiled, and so did a few other guards, including Giorgio. They seemed to approve of her plan.Good. Because now it was time for them to earn their participation award.

"But I'll need your help to set everything up," Eve told the guards. The guards exchanged glances. "You all don't want to help me, do you?" she pouted.

"It's not that," Giorgio rushed to say. "It's just that we have to guard the perimeter."

"Okay. We can plan in shifts. How about that? Come on, guys. If you help me with this, I won't force you to watch soap operas with me for a month."

"Make it two months, and I'm in," Luca bargained.

Eve gasped. "Luca! I thought you liked As The World Spins?"

"I do. But my girl wants me to watch it with her, and she gets mad when I've already seen an episode before she has."

"You get on my nerves. But I understand. If you help me with this, you won't have to watch it with me when I'm bored. Now, let's start planning. Tomorrow is V-Day, so we don't have much time. I want everything to get set up while Enzo and I are at dinner. First, we need candles. Lots of them. Red and white candles. Unscented. And soft music playing in the background. Preferably jazz or maybe R&B music," she instructed, her mind already picturing the romantic atmosphere she wanted to create. "And someone needs to prepare a delicious meal. No, a dessert. We can get it from Enzo's favorite shop. I want a chocolate mousse with cherries on it. Everything has to be perfect."

"Consider it done," Luca replied. "But, you don't need a lot of candles. Just a few strategically placed ones will do."

Eve nodded. "I like the way you think, Luca."

"No problem, Lady Boss."

"Also, I want rose petals scattered on the floor leading to the bedroom," she continued, her voice softening as she imagined the intimate scene.

"Rose petals, got it," another guard confirmed, making a mental note of the task.

Eve rattled off a few other things she needed. She was happy that everyone was on board with helping her make this night special for her savage.

"Thank you all so much," Eve said, turning to Stefano. "Especially you, Stefano. I know Enzo will love this surprise."

Stefano nodded, his expression serious but his eyes betraying a hint of warmth. "I'm sure he will, Eve. Can I go now?"

"Go. I hope you're looking for Sienna since you're in a rush to leave."

"I've got some guys on it." With that, he left the room, leaving Eve and the guards to finish planning the romantic evening.

As they worked together, Eve couldn't help but feel a rush of gratitude for these men who were not only loyal to Enzo but also supportive of her relationship with him. They'd even left their stations to come help her plan. But she knew Giorgio had ordered snipers to come watch the perimeters.

Even though they were willing to entertain her, they never left their posts unmanned. Each of them had been checking their security devices, scanning the perimeter whenever they thought she wasn't looking. It was a strange yet comforting bond that had formed between them, and she knew that Enzo would appreciate their efforts to make this night unforgettable.

Her man had been through a lot this year, and they weren't even a full quarter into the year. He deserved a night to relax, lay down his burdens, and be cherished. And she was determined to make that happen. Tomorrow night, Enzo DeLuca was going to be her Savage Valentine. And she was going to be his guardian angel.

ENZO

Valentine's Night...

The steam from the hot shower enveloped Enzo and Eve as they bathed. Enzo wanted their bodies pressed close together under the cascading water. However, whenever he tried to step closer to her, she took a step back. He'd been practically chasing her around the shower for ten minutes.

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