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40 - Rylan.

After Solana rushes out, I'm on the verge of following her when Trish tells me to give her some space. Relenting, I drop back down in my seat and wonder what I did? Because if there is a way to screw up, I'll find it. And, of course, I did."You have no clue, do you?" my mother asks, exchanging a look with Trish and Finley.How do these women always know what's going on and I'm sitting here, completely lost and more than a little clueless?"No clue," Trish confirms, crossing her arms over her chest."He's always been a little late to the party," Finley adds, and I frown."What're you all talking about?" I demand. Even Connor and Roberto lean forward, wondering what's going on. At least I'm not the only one confused here; at least the women seem to be a little wiser than us. Okay, a lot wiser, I mentally concede."It's not our place to say, Rylan, but that girl clearly has feelings for you and you just announced to everyone that you don't want children anytime soon and, well, I don't t
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41 - Rylan.

Hurrying over, I drop down and run a hand over the turned-up dirt. They're fresh tracks. Dusting my hands off, I stand back up and squint, following them as far as my eyes can see. They head back up to the side road and everything in me screams that something isn't right.First of all, no one ever drives back here and our nearest neighbor is over three miles away. Second, Matthias wants his daughter back and now Solana is missing. I know it in my heart of hearts—someone took her.With a feral growl, I spin around and race back through the woods as though my ass were on fire. By the time I make it out the other side, it's a miracle that I didn't trip over a root and sprain my ankle. Or, with my luck, break it.I'm sure dinner is over by now, but I run to the main house, yelling for Connor at the top of my lungs. My family is still sitting around the dining room table, drinking Irish coffee and looking worried.The panic and terror in my voice makes the conversation come to an abrupt ha
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42 - Solana.

My head drops back against the damp stone wall and I look down at the unlocked handcuffs that had secured Rylan's wrists not long ago. At least, Tony didn't put the cuffs on me. But I am locked up down here in this god awful cell and I listen to the soft plink of water dripping in the nearby tunnels.It's so very quiet down here. And dark. Every once in a while, I hear someone walk across the kitchen floor above, but there's no point in calling for help. The walls and floor are too thick and no one will hear me. So, instead, I save my breath and try to conserve my energy.Why am I down here? I wonder for the thousandth time. Maybe my father has finally gone off the deep end and his hate for the Mennetti's has completely unhinged him.It wouldn't surprise me.The sound of the door opening at the top of the stairs has me sitting up straighter, and the bare lightbulb flicks on above. I see a pair of legs wearing neatly-pleated trousers walking down the steps. My dad. Pulling in a deep br
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43 - Solana.

"You're such a fool, Solana! He tricked you into letting him out and helping him escape. And you're sitting here thinking he still has use for you. Well, let me be the one to tell you he doesn't." His dark eyes narrow. "Did he follow through on his threats? Did he touch you? Hurt you?""He didn't do anything that I didn't allow or welcome.""Jesus, Solana," my father huffs and grits his jaw so tightly that I'm surprised he doesn't crack a tooth."I know you're not going to understand this, but the truth is..." My voice cracks. "I love him, Papà. I love him so much and—""No!" he roars. "I will not lose another daughter to an Mennetti bastard.""It's too late," I say softly."Is it?" he asks furiously. "Because I think you just need some more time to think about it."He steps out of the cell."Please, Papà! Please, listen to me," I beg, but he closes the barred door and the lock clicks."No, you're going to listen to me. Until you come to your senses, you can remain down here. You are
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44 - Solana.

"Where's my dad?" I ask, lifting my chin, trying not to let him see how intimidated I am by him."Your father is done with you, Solana," he informs me, unlocking the cell and opening the door."What do you mean?" I ask, trying to sound as haughty and in-control as possible. Praying that my voice doesn't waver."He's given me the go-ahead to take care of you." His dark eyes gleam with cruelty and there's an unmistakable excitement present. He's loving this."W-what?""That's right. He's washing his hands of you."I shake my head, overcome with disbelief. "I don't believe you.""I'm going to kill you, Solana," he informs me, sounding eager, and he looks beyond ready to do it.An icy fear skitters down my spine. "No."Cracking his knuckles, he says, "But, I want to have some fun doing it."When he pulls the knife from the sheath in his boot, my fight or flight mode kicks in and I try to bolt out of the cage."Hold up," he says, blocking my way. "Not quite yet."Heart hammering, palms swe
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45 - Rylan.

"We're going to sneak in through the tunnels," I say and my brothers and Trish nod."I can help guide you," Trish offers. "Although it's been a long time since I've been down there.""Absolutely not," Connor says, voice firm, shutting it down fast. "You're going to stay here with our son where it's safe.""But, Connor, this is my sister!"But, he shakes his head, adamant. "Sorry, a ghrá. You're staying put.""But—"He silences her with a kiss. Then, pulls back and whispers, "I'd never forgive myself if something happened to you down there. I need you here and ready to call your mom if we need help on the inside."His words seem to placate her and she nods."Okay, I can do that," she relents. "I just want to help.""I know. And we may need you to make that phone call."Roberto rolls his shoulders back and turns to me. "You were just down there, Ry. What kind of tunnels are we dealing with?"I try to ignore the shiver that runs through my body. I never planned on returning to those damn
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46 - Rylan.

Once we get into Chicago, Roberto drives us straight over to the waterfront and I direct him to the general vicinity of where I remember stumbling out of the tunnels after my escape."It's across from the docks. Turn left here," I direct him, and Roberto turns the Jeep, slowing it down."Now what?" he asks, looking around. "I don't see anything."Squinting, I study the riverfront and try to see where the door is hidden among the rocks. My heart sinks when I don't immediately spot it. I know it's here somewhere."There!" I shout and point straight ahead. I'm already throwing the back door open as Roberto pulls over to the side of the road. Hauling ass over to the wooden door, camouflaged by rocks and weeds, I instantly spot the silver chain and large padlock keeping the door which I broke open closed securely once again.But not securely enough."Bring the sledgehammer!" I call out to my brothers. They've got the rear of the truck open and they're grabbing the small bag of tools and su
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47 - Solana.

The moment I ran into Rylan in that tunnel, everything became so clear. He was there to save me, to risk his life, and that could only mean one thing: he cares.The moment his arms go around me, a relief like I've never felt before pours through me and I know I'm safe. The danger is over, Tony Maggiano is dead and I'm going home. But to a new home. A place where a family that is supposed to be my enemy has shown me nothing but love and kindness and embraced me as one of their own. As far as I'm concerned, I'm never returning to that old brownstone to live under my father's thumb. He can keep his wrath and hate. I want nothing to do with it.Because I have a bright future ahead of me. Rylan and I have a lot to talk about, but I'm ready for it all. Plus, now that I know he cares, it's going to make telling him about the baby a little bit easier and a lot less scary.On the way back to the Mennetti compound, I tell Rylan to keep pressure on the wound that Tony inflicted. Luckily, it's no
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48 - Solana.

Breaking apart, Rylan presses his forehead to mine. "I was so scared I'd lost you, Solana. So damn scared.""Oh, Ry—" My voice breaks. This man is my everything and I wrap my arms around his neck and whisper, "I have something to tell you."His mouth edges up. "What, princess?"My nerves kick up, but I press on, finding the courage to say, "I'm pregnant.""I know," he whispers, completely calm and relaxed."You know?" I exclaim, pulling back. "How? Did Trish tell you?" I'm going to kill my sister."No, she didn't. Not exactly, anyway. But your reaction at the dinner table when I mentioned not wanting kids any time soon coupled with the fact that the women all told me you'd been throwing up out in the garden every morning for the past week kind of clued me in.""Oh," I murmur, calming down. "I suppose it shouldn't exactly be a total shocker since we never used any protection. Like ever. And, well, we did it an awful lot."His mouth edges up and he searches my eyes. "What would you say
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49 - Rylan.

When morning comes, I wake up to find Solana's head on my chest, her dark hair spread all over me like a silken waterfall. I sift my fingers through the gorgeous, thick strands and the light scent of lilacs fills my nose. This woman is amazing and I spent all night showing her just how much I love her.It wasn't enough, though, and I could spend every day, all day, making love to her, holding her close and planning our future together. A future that was almost ripped away from us by a madman with a knife. A future that I need desperately and immediately with this woman.For the first time in my life, I know I've made the right decision. I'm marrying Solana as soon as possible.Eventually, Solana's eyes flutter open and the smile she gives me fills my heart with the purest joy. Before Solana, I never could imagine myself being so in love, so happy with a woman. And here we are. There's no way I'm going to risk losing this woman and the sooner I make her mine, the better."What?" she wh
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