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“Nope!” I call over my shoulder. “Night everyone! Leave us alone until noon!” Kent doesn’t look back, but I do, noting Gio’s satisfied smile as he watches us disappear around the corner, just as Daniel slings an arm around Jerome’s shoulders, tugging him close as he raises his glass of wine in Gio’s direction. “Welcome…

I move to stand myself but Daniel puts a hand on my knee, letting me know that this is just between them. And so I watch with very closely held breath as Bianci takes the final steps towards Kent, his face serious – My breath leaves me all in a woosh as Bianci finally throws…

“Fine,” Bianci snaps, showing his cards finally when pressed and revealing that he, too, wants this locked down tonight as badly as we do. “Really, Fay,” Kent says, pretending to ignore Bianci and putting a solicitous hand on my shoulder, though I know that both of our attention is firmly on the Don. “Let’s get…

I wave a hand at Gio, grinning, my eyes going directly to Janeen. “What!” Daniel exclaims, his face bursting with joy as he laughs and throws his arms around Gio. “Really!? You’re coming with us?” “I am!” Gio says. “Your dad asked for me, and so I will come!” “Oh, good job, Fay,” Janeen murmurs,…

â??And what would you think was better?â? I ask, my voice soft and slow. â??Sneaking across the living room, risking a peckish Gio catching me while he went to the fridge for a midnight snack?â? â??I would advise any method,â? Kent says, giving me a half-hearted glare, â??that doesnâ??t surprise me and make me reach…

â??Fay is clever but sheâ??s impulsive.â? I narrow my eyes, a little pissed off at this assessment â?? but, well, I did crawl through my own bedroom window last night, and Kent might be telling Gio what he wants to hear. â??Let me speak with Fay. Iâ??ll ensure weâ??re all on the same page.â? â??All…

â??What do you think?â? I ask, turning so he can see me in the dress. â??Will I do for the day?â? â??Youâ??re gorgeous,â? he murmurs, cupping the back of my head and pulling me in for a slow kiss before pressing the coffee into my hands. â??Now go back to my sonâ??s room, and try…

“I like you jealous,” Janeen says, bursting into a grin and tugging him closer. “Finally, some heat!” I laugh too, looking around the garden as I lean close to Daniel’s side, taking in the incredible roses and wild, rambling plants that seem to grow with abandon in the golden light of the sunset. “Seriously, Daniel,”…

I look up at Daniel to see him fighting his laughter as he pushes open the door across from his own. â??Youâ??re in here, Gio,â? he says, his voice soft. â??Youâ??ll let us know if you need anything?â? â??I will,â? Gio says, turning to study Daniel. â??Though, I very much hope we get a minute…

My feet hit first and I tumble back onto my ass, rolling back a little on my back just a little bit onto some soft grass. I gasp a little, because I landed right on my tailbone, butâ?¦ I open my eyes, assessing myself and realizing that Iâ??m completely fine. I scowl a little, feeling…