GIO’S POVI snuggled deeper into the warmth at my back, knowing anyone looking at me would see a ridiculous smile on my face. It was always like that when Rose was wrapped around me and that was almost always, meaning I looked like a fool walking on the moon most of the day.We were both off today and surprisingly Rose suggested we sleep in, which was rare but sweet seeing as she always wanted to be inside me. That thought made me shudder and my lover stirred.“Are you cold?” Her voice was rough and raspy, hitting the shell of my ear as if she knew about my bad thoughts.“N-no, I’m perfect.” I shifted away from her hoping the space would get my libido under control.“I feel like something is happening but I’m not sure what.” Bless her heart, Rose was every inch a woman but she was as oblivious as a man. “Does my breath stink? I brushed twice because I forgot to brush last night.”“Your breath doesn’t stink honey.” I giggled, a sound that sounded funny coming out of my mouth. “I just n
GIO’S POV“Gio!” Zaverio clapped once. “I’m so glad you could join us, I’m sorry I didn’t tell you we were having dinner, but I guessed you wouldn’t mind staying for a couple of hours.”Rose stiffened next to me but didn’t breathe a word, and I knew the problem wasn’t sitting to eat, it would be sitting beside Alvaro who looked more than happy as he stood and offered me the chair by his side.My lover didn’t have to look at me, and I wanted to act along and play by our new rules but I needed to be polite and explain to Alvaro that whatever he thought we were, was a mistake.I smiled politely at him as I sat, sparing a glance at Rose who stood by the door looking straight ahead, if not for the strong way her jaw was set, I wouldn’t know she was upset.“Von tells me you want to see me, and I want to have a few words with you concerning the recent developments but tonight is about family.” Zaverio looked pointedly at Alma. “I want to have dinner without talking about something I can’t co
ZAVERIO’S POV“Alvaro, let’s take a walk.” I smiled at Alma, easing the worry in her eyes. This mini party had been organized for her and her mother and this drunk fool had ruined it.Von walked with me as we exited the room towards the open gardens. It was away from the enjoyment and from prying eyes and ears. I didn’t speak when the doors shut behind me, temporarily distracted by the stars in the sky.It wasn’t often that a man such as myself was carried away by the natural things of life, we were more interested in the next person on our kill list or the shipment coming in at so date.“I’m sorry, boss.” Alvaro’s voice pulled me from my aimless staring. “The alcohol got to me and-” he sighed, “I’m just so sorry.”“I don’t know you personally Alvaro but I thought I could trust you to know when a woman has had enough of your attention. Gio didn’t want to talk anymore and I don’t care how much you’ve had to drink, a woman doesn’t need to say stop before you call yourself to order.”Alv
GIO’S POV“Alvaro wants to meet with me.”Rose’s lips slanted downwards like she had tasted bitter. “No.”I sighed, knowing my lover wanted the conversation and honestly I didn’t want to fight over it, but I did need to meet with Alvaro to sort out the miscommunication, he was also the only informant I had.“Baby, I’m not saying I am going to meet him alone, and I know you’ll still say no but I have to meet with him, if he tries to do anything inappropriate, I’ll shoot him myself.”Rose gave me a tender look, “You don’t know how to shoot a gun sweetheart, I’ll kill him if he tries anything.”“I know you’re a wonder woman with a gun, but I’ll have you know I passed through basic training and I do know how to shoot a gun.” I took in her angular face, trailing my fingers over her perfect jawline.“I don’t know if you remember that I know almost everything about you. I had to read your file to memorize the little things that mattered and what stood out for me were your horrible shooting s
GIO’S POV Rose didn’t speak and there was nothing for me to say so I remained silent. If we were walking into a trap, Rose would need to chose between her job and me, it was treacherous for my heart to want something but I knew one thing for sure, I wouldn’t mind dying today.“Rose-”“Don’t say anything.” Rose hissed, gripping the steering wheel. “Maybe this is a mind game and if we overthink it, we’ll fall into her hands. Emily is a master at this so don’t speak.”“What I have to say is extremely important and totally unrelated to Emily.” I smiled at her, taking one of her hands off the steering wheel. “Do you really want not hear what I have to say?”“You’re scaring me, Gio.” Rose sounded genuinely worried. “If you’re about to ask me to do anything stupid, forget about it. I won’t drive us off a bridge because I don’t know how to swim and that’s a horrible way to die.”A giggle worked its way out of my throat and I looked outside for the first time to look at the river flowing unde
GIO’S POVI hoped for me and Rose’s sake that my face was schooled to a neutral expression, my heart on the other hand was going to burst out of my chest any minute. How did she know about Zaverio? I thought we were careful, but I didn’t speak; only to force her hand, she would show me how I fucked up.Emily walked to the table I was now noticing and picked up a file, she held it towards me, and I took shaky steps, trying my best to ignore the guns pointed in my direction.“I don’t know when it started, and I don’t have any concrete images with the two of you together but I have several with you and the woman that walked out of the plane with Ava Boltran, and a quick call to Norma cemented my suspicions.”I looked over the pictures, they were taken when we were in Seville, settled in Alma’s home, a few were taken when I was talking to Von but he was always expertly hidden out of sight as if he knew someone was taking photos.Zaverio made no show in any of the pictures, and there was n
ZAVERIO’S POVIt didn’t take long for me to jump into action when I got Rose’s text, with a quick word to Alma, Von assembled the men needed for the job and we followed the coordinates that had been provided. “These cars are the future.” Ava tapped the roof of the car speeding down the highway. “None of these law abiding citizens know we on a mission because of the dark windows, and it’s family design keeps eyes away from us.”“There’s about seven of these cars speeding down the highway, trust me we’ve garnered attention whether we like it or not.” I gritted my teeth when the driver made a sharp right turn, but didn’t complain because we didn’t have much time on our hands.“I wouldn’t mind investing in a few of these, if you get me your dealer’s number, I’ll take care of the cost.”I nodded, checking my gun for the second time. My job was to retrieve Gio and rose, hopefully alive, and keep Ava from harm. When she had offered to come with us, I was very tempted to say no, but she wasn
GIO’S POV“If you keep bugging me, I’ll start calling you my mother.” Rose grumbled, hugging her injured arm to her chest. It had been three weeks since the ordeal with Emily and Rose was not a great patient.I had had the opportunity to meet her mother and the short plump woman was a ray of sunshine that blinded her way into the hospital and then our apartment with an unending energy that kept her bouncing on her feet.It was strange to think Rose had come from such a sweet, normal woman who had unfortunately had to leave early because someone made a horrible mistake at her with one of her old clients.“Your mother is a beautiful woman who would not tolerate this attitude.” Which was true, Rose behaved like a model citizen when her mother was around; blushing every time she was scolded.“Well, she’s not here so can I have my girlfriend back and not this evil woman who been walking around the house like a ghost”I rolled my eyes. “I am trying to get you to wear your sling, why are you
ALMA’S POVTWO YEARS LATERI sat on the grass, watching my daughter and Blue run around giggling, while the dogs chased them around. Blue fell and our Labrador, Lily rewarded her with religious licks on her face.Zara pushed Lily away with great effort and helped Blue to her feet, but her heroics set her in Lily’s track and she blessed her with licks too. Zara shrieked, covering her face as she ran.“She’s amazing isn’t she?” Ava said, gazing at my little sister in wonder. Blue was a very late surprise for my parents, and I almost had a heart attack when I heard the news, but my mother deserved a family that wasn’t blown apart by war.“She is.” I agreed, smiling softly when she tripped over her own feet and fell. Her lower lip jutted out, but before one wail could spring out, Lucas lifted her into the air and kissed her chubby cheek.It was a different kind of pain to watch them be the parents they couldn’t be to me, but it didn’t matter at the end of the day. Blue was a precious girl
ALMA’S POV“You’ll call me if you run into any trouble?” My mother was fussing with my hair, smiling brightly at Zara who struggled in my arms, trying to reach for her grandmother, but Ava had already said her goodbyes and if I handed my daughter to her again, I had a feeling she would take her back to Seville.“I will call you if my able-” My cheeks heated, I didn’t know how to describe where Zaverio and I were, but it was good and I could feel myself falling into a comfortable companionship with him.Ava winked. “I like seeing that dreamy look on your face but spare me the details.” She had stayed a surprising five months, and it was decided she would leave after Zara’s first birthday.Zaverio took her from my hands when she began to cry, giving me a moment to say goodbye to my mother. We connected more in the five months she spent with me, and I couldn’t remember any of the reasons I had been angry with her in the beginning.Zara helped with peeling my mother open, it was bitter sw
ROSE’S POVThe shock on Gio’s face would have made me laugh if I wasn’t painfully horny, her lower lip escaped into her mouth and I used my thumb to urge it back out, entranced by the coat of saliva on her lips.“I have a meeting with my boss, in a way and you’re offering me two options I can’t choose from?” Her tongue darted out to lick my thumb, and I groaned. She was a siren that lured me into her trap every time.“Who said it was an either or option?” I took one of her hands and placed it between my thighs for her to discover the treasure I was packing. Her mouth formed a cute ‘o’ and her eyes almost melted me with liquid heat.“Since when has that been there?” She stroked me gently, pushing the toy into me. This was one of my favorites, a light cream dildo that matched my skin tone, but it was the one my pussy was clenching on that sealed the deal. No one was going to be left out in pleasure land.“This morning” Was my voice husky? What this woman did to me. “I wore it on a whim,
GIO’S POV“If you keep bugging me, I’ll start calling you my mother.” Rose grumbled, hugging her injured arm to her chest. It had been three weeks since the ordeal with Emily and Rose was not a great patient.I had had the opportunity to meet her mother and the short plump woman was a ray of sunshine that blinded her way into the hospital and then our apartment with an unending energy that kept her bouncing on her feet.It was strange to think Rose had come from such a sweet, normal woman who had unfortunately had to leave early because someone made a horrible mistake at her with one of her old clients.“Your mother is a beautiful woman who would not tolerate this attitude.” Which was true, Rose behaved like a model citizen when her mother was around; blushing every time she was scolded.“Well, she’s not here so can I have my girlfriend back and not this evil woman who been walking around the house like a ghost”I rolled my eyes. “I am trying to get you to wear your sling, why are you
ZAVERIO’S POVIt didn’t take long for me to jump into action when I got Rose’s text, with a quick word to Alma, Von assembled the men needed for the job and we followed the coordinates that had been provided. “These cars are the future.” Ava tapped the roof of the car speeding down the highway. “None of these law abiding citizens know we on a mission because of the dark windows, and it’s family design keeps eyes away from us.”“There’s about seven of these cars speeding down the highway, trust me we’ve garnered attention whether we like it or not.” I gritted my teeth when the driver made a sharp right turn, but didn’t complain because we didn’t have much time on our hands.“I wouldn’t mind investing in a few of these, if you get me your dealer’s number, I’ll take care of the cost.”I nodded, checking my gun for the second time. My job was to retrieve Gio and rose, hopefully alive, and keep Ava from harm. When she had offered to come with us, I was very tempted to say no, but she wasn
GIO’S POVI hoped for me and Rose’s sake that my face was schooled to a neutral expression, my heart on the other hand was going to burst out of my chest any minute. How did she know about Zaverio? I thought we were careful, but I didn’t speak; only to force her hand, she would show me how I fucked up.Emily walked to the table I was now noticing and picked up a file, she held it towards me, and I took shaky steps, trying my best to ignore the guns pointed in my direction.“I don’t know when it started, and I don’t have any concrete images with the two of you together but I have several with you and the woman that walked out of the plane with Ava Boltran, and a quick call to Norma cemented my suspicions.”I looked over the pictures, they were taken when we were in Seville, settled in Alma’s home, a few were taken when I was talking to Von but he was always expertly hidden out of sight as if he knew someone was taking photos.Zaverio made no show in any of the pictures, and there was n
GIO’S POV Rose didn’t speak and there was nothing for me to say so I remained silent. If we were walking into a trap, Rose would need to chose between her job and me, it was treacherous for my heart to want something but I knew one thing for sure, I wouldn’t mind dying today.“Rose-”“Don’t say anything.” Rose hissed, gripping the steering wheel. “Maybe this is a mind game and if we overthink it, we’ll fall into her hands. Emily is a master at this so don’t speak.”“What I have to say is extremely important and totally unrelated to Emily.” I smiled at her, taking one of her hands off the steering wheel. “Do you really want not hear what I have to say?”“You’re scaring me, Gio.” Rose sounded genuinely worried. “If you’re about to ask me to do anything stupid, forget about it. I won’t drive us off a bridge because I don’t know how to swim and that’s a horrible way to die.”A giggle worked its way out of my throat and I looked outside for the first time to look at the river flowing unde
GIO’S POV“Alvaro wants to meet with me.”Rose’s lips slanted downwards like she had tasted bitter. “No.”I sighed, knowing my lover wanted the conversation and honestly I didn’t want to fight over it, but I did need to meet with Alvaro to sort out the miscommunication, he was also the only informant I had.“Baby, I’m not saying I am going to meet him alone, and I know you’ll still say no but I have to meet with him, if he tries to do anything inappropriate, I’ll shoot him myself.”Rose gave me a tender look, “You don’t know how to shoot a gun sweetheart, I’ll kill him if he tries anything.”“I know you’re a wonder woman with a gun, but I’ll have you know I passed through basic training and I do know how to shoot a gun.” I took in her angular face, trailing my fingers over her perfect jawline.“I don’t know if you remember that I know almost everything about you. I had to read your file to memorize the little things that mattered and what stood out for me were your horrible shooting s
ZAVERIO’S POV“Alvaro, let’s take a walk.” I smiled at Alma, easing the worry in her eyes. This mini party had been organized for her and her mother and this drunk fool had ruined it.Von walked with me as we exited the room towards the open gardens. It was away from the enjoyment and from prying eyes and ears. I didn’t speak when the doors shut behind me, temporarily distracted by the stars in the sky.It wasn’t often that a man such as myself was carried away by the natural things of life, we were more interested in the next person on our kill list or the shipment coming in at so date.“I’m sorry, boss.” Alvaro’s voice pulled me from my aimless staring. “The alcohol got to me and-” he sighed, “I’m just so sorry.”“I don’t know you personally Alvaro but I thought I could trust you to know when a woman has had enough of your attention. Gio didn’t want to talk anymore and I don’t care how much you’ve had to drink, a woman doesn’t need to say stop before you call yourself to order.”Alv