“Everything okay?” I ask him.
“Yeah.” He stops and stares at me. “Are you okay?”
“Oh, I just had a lovely conversation with our guest. She’s not well, Luc, and though I’m not worried about her like I told her,I am concerned. There’s darkness in her but there’s also danger. She’s putting me on edge.”
“You ain’t got anything to worry about, babe. She’s nothing.”
“Thinking like that is how she’ll cause the most trouble. Whatever you have King doing with her, tell him to amp it up. She wants you and I reckon she’ll do anything to get you.”
“Well, I’m two clicks away from putting a bullet in her head, so if you have any ideas, I’m all ears.”
“Leave it with me. I’ll see what I can do.”
He pulls me against him and slams his lips on mine. It’s not only the way Luca loves me that makes me not worry about him straying or looking elsewhere. It’s in his touch, in his kisses. I believe a person can’t hide their true selves when around the right person and there are no shadows around Luca to hide shit from me.
“I’ve gotta head out. I shouldn’t be too long.”
“Okay. I was thinking I might take River to baby pool time later this afternoon.”
“It’s a good idea. I’ll send the prospect with you.”
I don’t argue. A part of being an old lady is to pick one’s battles. I’d much prefer to head out without a chaperone, but if Luc feels me and our son need one, then we’ll have one.
With one last kiss, Luca grabs his phone and keys and leaves. River has fallen asleep and while it’s quiet, I call Amelia.
She’s the only friend I have in the city, and the only one I know in the richer circles in society.
“Hey, Victoria. I only have a few minutes. How are you?”
“Hey, I’m good. I won’t keep you long. I need a favor.”
“Sure, what’s up?”
“Do you know the Mayor’s daughter? Annabel.”
A short laugh fills the line and then she tells me, “I know who she is. We went to the same school, though she was below me.But I’ve been to a few charity events and dinners with my dad and seen her around. Why? How is she on your radar?”
“She’s not really, I’ve been hearing about her and thought you might know her and could tell me the truth.”
“All I can tell you is she’s a royal spoiled brat. She doesn’t understand the concept that she’s not centre of the universe. Whenever she’s told no, she gets daddy to pull strings. If I were you, Victoria, I’d stay away from her. She’s the complete opposite of you.”
“Thanks. Sorry to bother you.”
“No worries. We should meet up again soon, I had a great time at dinner the other night.”
“I did, too. I’ll text you and we’ll arrange something.”
“I’ll look forward to it.”
I hang up and sit on the bed. All Amelia has done has confirm what I already suspected about Annabel.
Though I’m not worried about Luca betraying me, I am worried what lengths she will go to. She’s already proven that she doesn’t care if I’m around or not. She’s not hiding her intentions like a normal person does.
22
The Prospect
Konan
