Abandoning the idea of a drink with my brother, I flipped the bird at him and stormed out of his place.
#6
Katy
Iwas losing my mind, Barun’s words echoing again and again. His expression, filled with possessiveness, desire, and something darker, thrilling, flashed in front of my eyes through the day. My stomach was filled with butterflies every time I recalled his deep growl, asking me to cover up. A secret smile laced my lips, finally letting it sink in me that Barun may not be as unaffected as he liked to pretend.
I wanted to test my theory, though, before coming to any conclusion. Being a virgin with zero experience meant I was always second-guessing Barun’s actions and words. I wanted to be sure and knew the only way I could achieve that was by pushing his limits. Until he snapped or retreated. A reckless voice inside asked me,How much more could he retreat,anyway?Grinning, I showered and went down, glad to find Izzy in the kitchen.
We were fast becoming friends, and it was easier to talk to her about certain things. Alia and Jasmine, for all their sweetness, were my brothers’ women. I dared not confide everything to them. I couldn’t take that chance.
Sitting down on one of the kitchen stools, I watched Izzy move around with a long face. “What’s making you look so glum today?” For once, I had risen early before my brothers and sisters-in-law, even. And I wanted to grab this chance to have some girl talk. But looking at Izzy’s forlorn expression, my problems might have to wait.
She sighed and shook her head, dropping two slices of bread into the toaster. “Don’t even get me started. I had a hell of a day yesterday.”
“Oh! Did… is everything okay?” Tilting my head, I eyed her curiously. My eyebrows rose when I saw her face flush with embarrassment.
“Something happened. Is it Gio?” I gasped, placing a hand on her heart. I knew Izzy and Gio had a thing for each other. I mean, one could cut the tension with a knife when the two of them were in a room.
Before Izzy could answer, a glowing and pregnant Alia came down from her room. “What happened with Gio?” She looked between the two of us, expecting at least one of us to answer.
I motioned for my sister-in-law to sit beside me. “Izzy has a thing for our silent grump, as you’re already aware.” I grinned cheekily when Izzy made a protesting sound. “Well, I advised her to make a little something, namely his favorite dessert, as a thank you gesture. As far as I know, she had planned to come in yesterday evening. But now she’s looking as if the weight of the world is on her shoulders. I’m waiting to hear why.”
Alia looked surprised before her face crumpled. “I’m so sorry I’ve been really self-absorbed with my pregnancy and morning sickness. I didn’t check how things were with you.” She lookedat Izzy, her single best friend from high school, with genuine regret. “So?”
Izzy looked at our curious faces, finally speaking up. “First, Alia, darling, you’re not self-absorbed. You’re a first-time mum-to-be, which looks exhausting from what I can see.” She placed the toast in front of Alia before pouring herself a cup of coffee.
“As for the dessert thing, well, I don’t know what to think after Gio kissed me… and did other things.” She spoke in a rush, barely giving us the juicy details.
My jaw almost touched the ground. Wow! I knew they would be combustible, but to actually hear the confirmation was another thing altogether. There was also the issue of her parents and how they threw her out. Which was why Gio had brought her to his place. I nearly sighed. How romantic!
Alia instantly responded. “Izzy, you can move in with us anytime. You do know that, right?”
“I agree.” I chimed in immediately. “You need to do two things, if you ask me.” Placing my empty glass on the island, I looked at her before continuing. “Ditch your abusive parents and move in here. Noah and Rhett will help you, I’m very sure. As for the second thing, you need to make Giovanni Caruso go crazy for you.”
“What!?” She nearly sputtered her coffee, looking at me as if I’d lost my mind.
Alia smirked, biting into her toast. “Hmm hmm. I’m sure you can awaken your inner naughty siren, who gifted a toy to me as a cheer-up present.”
“She what?” It was my turn to be shocked. “Whoa! You look like you fart out unicorns from your sweet ass but you secretly gift sex toys?” I shook my head, already an idea taking over.
“Hmm, I have an idea.” I rubbed my hands together, noticing Izzy’s worried expression with glee. “Let’s visit a shop I know that sells some naughty items. I want to shock one man myself. It is high time, after all.”
Watching the wheels turn in my head, I could sense Izzy wondering what she’d gotten into. But I knew we girls had to shock the Caruso brothers into action. Those two men were too stubborn for their own good.
Alia giggled, watching both of our expressions. “I think Jasmine and I have corrupted our sweet little Katy. But I’m afraid I have to skip this shopping spree, honey. I have an ultrasound appointment.” She narrowed her eyes playfully. “Ladies, I will wait for a report on how things went. Don’t disappoint a pregnant woman.” She then grinned, shamelessly using the pregnancy card.
“It’s time you lived a little, honey.” Alia's smile turned gentle. “Believe me, a few orgasms from your toy or your man or both is just what you need.”
“Ugh! I’m out of here before you accidentally spill something about my brother.” I made a face. “Be ready after lunch, darling. You’re coming with me.” I blew a kiss to the two women before bouncing out of the kitchen.
#7
Barun
Iwas finalizing the travel plans for Katy and me, including surveillance and other safety measures, when I received a call from one of the Falcone men. Annoyed at the interruption, I answered the call, only to realize Katy wanted to go out. Shit! It would be ideal if she didn’t get out of the house right now, but I couldn’t stop her without alarming her.
Sighing, I exhaled forcefully, walking to her room after snatching my phone, weapon, and wallet, in that order.
