I was shaken awake by a firm hand. “Shh, Shay, there is someone in the house. We need to leave immediately.”
I recognized the urgency in Marco’s voice.
“Where are Will and Gina?” I whispered, climbing out of bed, and yanking on some clothes. Then I slipped my feet into shoes without worrying about socks.
CHAPTER 16 – ShayEight and a half hours later we climbed off of Will’s private plane into a long black limousine in Rome. I had never been outside of the United States. So, despite the situation and my fears, I was amazed at everything around us. My eyes were glued to the windows as we passed gorgeous architecture that had stood for thousands of years. It was beyond incredible and I could hardly believe that we were really there.Gina had fallen asleep against Marco’s shoulder on the plane. The way he tenderly held her all of those hours and the tender way he brushed his fingertips across her slightly bulging stomach spoke volumes. I don’t know w
CHAPTER 17 – WillThere are few things in this world I’m afraid of. I can handle snakes, spiders, wild animals, serial killers, and psychopaths—as long as they are directed at me. But I can’t begin to explain the terror I felt when those fuckers broke into my home and almost got Shay.It was the closest I have ever been to completely losing my mind, and I never wanted to be there again. This is the first time I have ever involved my family in a problem of mine. In those short moments when I wasn&rsq
CHAPTER 18 – ShayIt wasn’t that I was expecting him to say it back to me. I mean, that would have been bloody brilliant and not nearly as uncomfortable as the complete silence that accompanied my declaration.I almost wanted to take it back, not that I didn’t love him, because I did. I was head over heels, tits over ass in love with Will Jennings. But maybe just minutes after sex with his cock still softening inside of me wasn’t the best time to tell him.I closed my eyes as the silence stretched, n
CHAPTER 19 – Shay“Are you sure they are coming?” Julio whispered as we hid behind the tapestries just outside of the library.I snorted, albeit very softly. “They won’t ignore my cry for help and I texted both of them that I had fallen.”Sure enough, there was the sound of pounding feet coming their way. Julio placed a finger to his lips and I nodded. It was doubtful that they would see us here simply because their focus would be on getting inside the library.
CHAPTER 20 – Will“I need to speak with Elliot Brand.”There was a pause on the other end of the line before the secretary inquired, “And may I ask to which this is concerning?”I sighed, not having time for this shit. “The safety of his wife and child; this is Will Jennings. He will take the call.”The woman put me on hold and I groun
CHAPTER 21 – Shay“For heaven’s sake would you please just sit down?” Gina scowled at me. “I am supposed to be mad at you and I can’t even do that properly with you freaking out.”“You don’t understand,” I was wringing my hands, wearing out a hole in the carpet. “She hates me, Gina, they both hate my guts and now because of me they are forced to come here.”Gina raised a brow, “Unless you are God and can control what that bitch Emma does, it is no
CHAPTER 22 – ShayWe fell into a certain pattern at the Villa, I was able to spend time with Mandy and her daughter and slowly she began to thaw towards me. It was never the close relationship that we had once shared, but I could tell that she didn’t hate me and that meant the world to me.Will was often gone in the daytime and then when he returned we would make passionate love all night. I loved him more than the air I breathed. I would often tell him so and every time he didn’t return the statement a little bit of me died inside.
CHAPTER 23 – WillI hated being away from Shay at the Villa, but the truth was that if we were ever to have a future together I was going to need to get out of the family business. Julio understood where I was coming from and promised to take good care of her while I went about tying up loose ends.In between all of this, the threat of Redmont was still weighing on us. I knew that he would be coming after her. That crazy son of a bitch just didn’t know when to stop. Most people would have thrown in the towel long ago, so I knew there had to be more involved.
Bonus Chapter 2 - Julio & Natalia“I’ve seen more cows than people in this town,” Jackson complained as they drove into the small town of Otterville Falls. “Why are we here, again?”“Because according to Jennings, Natalia is here. Why? I don’t really know. Fro
BONUS MATERIAL -How Julio got his groove back...
CHAPTER 24 – ShayAt the computer putting the finishing touches on a manuscript...A lot has happened since our stay at the Villa. As I began to recuperate Will was busy selling his mansion and finding us a new forever home. It was obvious that going back to the United States wouldn’t be in his best interest. Will wasn’t precisely on the Feds list, but they weren’t exchanging Christmas cards either.
CHAPTER 23 – WillI hated being away from Shay at the Villa, but the truth was that if we were ever to have a future together I was going to need to get out of the family business. Julio understood where I was coming from and promised to take good care of her while I went about tying up loose ends.In between all of this, the threat of Redmont was still weighing on us. I knew that he would be coming after her. That crazy son of a bitch just didn’t know when to stop. Most people would have thrown in the towel long ago, so I knew there had to be more involved.
CHAPTER 22 – ShayWe fell into a certain pattern at the Villa, I was able to spend time with Mandy and her daughter and slowly she began to thaw towards me. It was never the close relationship that we had once shared, but I could tell that she didn’t hate me and that meant the world to me.Will was often gone in the daytime and then when he returned we would make passionate love all night. I loved him more than the air I breathed. I would often tell him so and every time he didn’t return the statement a little bit of me died inside.
CHAPTER 21 – Shay“For heaven’s sake would you please just sit down?” Gina scowled at me. “I am supposed to be mad at you and I can’t even do that properly with you freaking out.”“You don’t understand,” I was wringing my hands, wearing out a hole in the carpet. “She hates me, Gina, they both hate my guts and now because of me they are forced to come here.”Gina raised a brow, “Unless you are God and can control what that bitch Emma does, it is no
CHAPTER 20 – Will“I need to speak with Elliot Brand.”There was a pause on the other end of the line before the secretary inquired, “And may I ask to which this is concerning?”I sighed, not having time for this shit. “The safety of his wife and child; this is Will Jennings. He will take the call.”The woman put me on hold and I groun
CHAPTER 19 – Shay“Are you sure they are coming?” Julio whispered as we hid behind the tapestries just outside of the library.I snorted, albeit very softly. “They won’t ignore my cry for help and I texted both of them that I had fallen.”Sure enough, there was the sound of pounding feet coming their way. Julio placed a finger to his lips and I nodded. It was doubtful that they would see us here simply because their focus would be on getting inside the library.
CHAPTER 18 – ShayIt wasn’t that I was expecting him to say it back to me. I mean, that would have been bloody brilliant and not nearly as uncomfortable as the complete silence that accompanied my declaration.I almost wanted to take it back, not that I didn’t love him, because I did. I was head over heels, tits over ass in love with Will Jennings. But maybe just minutes after sex with his cock still softening inside of me wasn’t the best time to tell him.I closed my eyes as the silence stretched, n