Total pages in book: 80
Estimated words: 80207 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 401(@200wpm)___ 321(@250wpm)___ 267(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 80207 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 401(@200wpm)___ 321(@250wpm)___ 267(@300wpm)
I rise to my full height, and taking Vincent’s hand, we leave the store. While she locks the door, I ask, “Did something upset you?”
She gestures with her eyes at Vincent, then whispers, “We’ll talk at home.”
Fuck. Is it something I did?
I walk with them to Everleighs blue sedan, and once she has Vincent in his car seat and she shuts the door, I ask, “What did I do?”
Her eyes meet mine. “You can’t make him promises you can’t keep.”
I shake my head. “Where did I make a promise I won’t keep?”
“You told him we’re all going to live together. That’s not something you can promise him. We might decide just to stay friends.”
The fuck we will.
I take a step closer, and not caring that I’m letting my insanity show, I growl, “You and I will never be friends, Everleigh. I’m giving you the time you asked for but make no mistake, you’re mine. From the moment we met to the moment we die, you will always be mine.” Her lips part with a gasp, but it doesn’t stop me from adding, “We’ll date so you can get used to us, but come hell or high water, there’s only one outcome. We will get married, and we will be a family. The sooner you accept it, the easier all of this will be.”
Everleigh’s cheeks flush, and her pupils dilate. She stares at me as if I’ve grown two heads. “Ahh…” Her mouth closes and opens. “I…Okay…Ahh…I need time to process all of that.”
She darts around me and quickly climbs behind the steering wheel. When she shuts the door, I open it again and order, “Lock the doors, moya malen'kaya lyubov'.”
Walking to the G-Wagon, a broad smile forms on my face.
Did Everleigh just get turned on by me being all dominant with her?
Chapter 38
Everleigh
Holy crap, that was intense.
My heart is fluttering in my chest as I drive home.
Did I like that?
Why?
God, the man was hot as hell laying the law down.
“Mommy, what’s for dinner tonight?” Vincent asks.
Something to cool me down.
“Ahh…we’ll see when we get home. Is there anything you’re in the mood for?”
“Pizza is for special times, right?” he asks.
“Yes.”
“So it’s special that Daddy came back.”
I let out a chuckle. “Okay. We’ll order pizza tonight.”
“Yay!”
With Vincent happy, my thoughts return to Alek. He’s been amazing with Vincent, and I love watching them interact.
I’m still apprehensive about a romantic relationship with Alek, but I said I’d give him a chance, so that’s what I’m going to do.
When I pull into the driveway, Alek stops behind my car. I climb out of the vehicle and notice an SUV parking in front of my house.
“Who’s that?” I murmur before I open the door for Vincent to get out.
When Alek walks toward us, I gesture to the car. “Will you check what that man wants?”
“He’s with me,” Alek explains. He waves for the man to come closer. “This is Peter. He’ll guard you and Vincent when I’m not around.”
“Guard?” I gasp like a fish out of water.
Alek gives me a patient look. “It’s for your protection, moya malen'kaya lyubov'.”
“Ooookay.” Not too sure about this, I hold my hand out to Peter. “Hi.”
He shakes my hand, then says, “Hello, Miss Adams.”
I glance at Alek. “I’ve never had a bodyguard before. What do I do? Does he come into the house?”
“No, Peter will always keep his distance. Just go on as normal. Pretend he’s not there.”
I scrunch my nose. “I feel like that would be rude. I can’t just ignore him.”
“Interacting with Peter will distract him. Just let him do his job.”
“Oh…okay.” I give Peter a lame wave before I usher Vincent to the front door.
Only then do I notice the door cam. “Did you install the camera?” I ask.
“Yes. There’s also a state-of-the-art security system. I’ll show you how everything works.”
Holy freaking crap. When the man said he would protect us, he meant it.
We step into the house, and a beeping sound fills the air. Alek keys in a code on a keypad before explaining, “You have five seconds to disarm the alarm.”
“What happens if I take too long?”
“A couple of things will happen. Myself, Peter, and Alexei will be notified, and you’ll have half the bratva on your doorstep in minutes.”
Jesus. That’s one hell of a security company to have.
“What’s the code?” I ask.
“Five, one, one, six. Everleigh and Alek forever.”
I stare at Alek for a moment too long before I say, “That’s kinda romantic.”
“I’m glad you think so.”
Letting out a chuckle, I walk to the living room to turn on the TV for Vincent. “What do you want to watch, baby?”
“The Incredibles.”
I search through Vincent’s collection of movies, then press play.
With our boy watching The Incredibles, I turn my attention to Alek. “Vincent wants pizza for dinner. We only get it on special occasions.”