Page 55 of Nobody's Girl

Ivo called her from his office later. “Penn’s onboard.”

“He will be,” Sofia giggled, her breath quickening at the thought of what they were going to do. “Ivo, I have only one rule.”

“What’s that, il mia amore?”

“Only you are allowed to come into my mouth. I won’t suck his cock. That’s my only rule.”

Ivo’s breath was ragged when he spoke. “God, Sofia, you know how to make a man feel a billion dollars.”

“I love you.”

“I love you too. See at home. Take a cab, honey, stay safe.”

Sofia let the gallery at six but, outside, it was raining and she couldn’t find a cab. Figuring it was easier to run home through the rain, she set off, her clothes soaking through. It was only when she had to stop to cross the street when she felt the hackles on her neck rise. It was gloomy, the rain clouds dark and the streetlamps had yet to spark into life.

Sofia felt someone watching her. She scanned around, on guard, her senses on high alert. The street was relatively empty, but the few people on it were more concerned with getting out of the rain than they were with watching. Sofia brushed the feeling away and made it to the hotel entrance. Something snagged on her purse and sent it crashing to the pavement and as she bent to pick it up, she felt someone’s hand brushing through her hair. She stood, ready to fight. A man in a hooded jacket was walking swiftly away from her. She opened her mouth to call out to him then stopped. What had he done? Touched her hair, was all, and she didn’t even know if it was deliberate. By bending over, her head was at the same height as his hand so it could have been an accident. Sofia brushed her worries away. Fergus had gotten the message; he wouldn’t dare come to the hotel. She was still glad they would be in their own place soon.

When she got upstairs, Ivo was waiting. “Hey, gorgeous. Jonas called. He said he’d be here by the weekend. I offered to send the private jet for him but he gave me a lecture, kind of. Politely but firmly.”

Sofia grinned. “Man, you think I care about the environment, I have nothing on Jonas. He won’t let you spend a penny on him, you know.”

Ivo rolled his eyes. “How can he be related to the Rutland’s?”

“I’ve often asked myself that. I truly wish he was my full-blood brother.”

Ivo sat on the couch and held his arms out. “I know you told me you called him. Want to share how he reacted?”

Sofia went into his arms and snuggled close to him. “He cried. I cried. I apologized for not contacting him sooner. He apologized for not trying hard enough to find me. It’s not as if he had Fergus’s money – Fergus cut him off when Jonas fell in love with an African-American woman.”

“You’re kidding.”

“Nope. Fergus is that much of an asshole. God, why did I never see it? Anyhow, that didn’t bother Jonas – he’s always trod his own path. He and my mother were extremely close. I think that’s why he and I were too. He was the best brother to me.”

Ivo kissed her temple. “Then I’m glad he’s back in your life.”

“Me too. The reason I called him was his relationship with my mom. She used to confide things in him, him being older than me so I want to know if she told him anything that could have affect me, that I’ve buried.” She looked up at Ivo. “Ivo…the conversation we had, about kids, I want to do my best to repair any psychological damage so that we can at least talk about kids. The thought of bearing your son, seeing him, all dark curls and big green eyes, makes my heart sing. But until I can be sure that I won’t be a danger to them, or neglectful or…”

“Ssh, you’re overthinking this. We have plenty of time and if we decide not to have kids, then so be it. But I think it’s a good thing you reconnected with your brother anyway. I can’t wait to meet him.”

Sofia felt a rush of pure love flood through her. “God, Ivo Zacca, I think you might be the most perfect guy.”

“Ha,” Ivo grinned a crooked smile at her. “I’ll remember that when I’m losing an argument.”

Sofia giggled. “Come on, let’s grab some food before we get changed. I have a feeling we’re going to need all the energy we can get tonight.”

As they reached the club, Ivo kissed her. “I’m going to lick your cunt until you drip honey, beautiful.” Sofia gave a little moan of pleasure as he nuzzled her neck.

She took him by the hand and they walked into the club. There were people already having sex, some in the glass cubicle where they had been a few weeks since. Sofia turned to Ivo and dropped one of the spaghetti straps of her dress so her breast was exposed, not caring who saw it. Ivo bent his head and sucked her nipple, his hand under her dress, inside her panties, rubbing and caressing her clit. Sofia gasped at the feel of his mouth, his hands, and the next moment, she started as she saw Penn Black enter the room. He caught her eye as Ivo made her come and Sofia gasped and shuddered through her climax.

“Ivo,” she whispered and nodded to Penn. She couldn’t believe she felt no shame or embarrassment. Ivo turned and smiled at Penn, who was gazing at Sofia.