Pride swelled in my chest. Michael’s approval was extremely important to me, and I admired him immensely. He was determined to eradicate trafficking of young girls on the entire Eastern seaboard, and I vowed to help make that a reality.
“It’s an honor, zio,” I said, using the Italian word that represented affection for one’s uncle or close older family member.
“Keep me updated and take care of Alexis.”
“Will do. Have fun with your pretty new wife.”
Michael chuckled. “She is pretty isn’t she? She’s always been the most beautiful woman in every room.”
“You’re in deep, man,” I teased. “But it’s nice to hear. I’ll check in with you tomorrow.”
After saying our goodbyes, I clicked off the phone and ran a comb through my hair before sighing with resignation. I was going to have to face Alexis at some point after our epic argument. Might as well be now.
Opening the bedroom door, I slipped into the hallway and toward the kitchen. Alexis was spreading peanut butter on a slice of bread, and I felt my breath lodge in my throat at the sight of her ass in the tight black yoga pants she wore. Jesus, could they get any tighter? Making a mental note to buy her baggy clothes on my next run, I approached her.
Her eyes met mine, wary but free from the anger that lurked there before.
“I’m making PB&Js,” she said, forming a slight smile. “You’re not allergic to peanuts, are you?”
I shook my head.
“Good.” She lifted the butter knife to her mouth and licked away the peanut butter, causing my dick to instantly grow hard in my sweatpants.Fuck. Maybe I should’ve worn a suit. It would certainly hide my body’s reaction to her better.
My eyes were glued to her tongue as it glided along the cool metal before she turned and placed the knife in the sink. Lifting one of the plates, she handed it to me.
“Peace offering.”
I took it and sat at one of the stools that surrounded the small island where she prepared the sandwiches. She took the other plate and strode around the island to sit next to me. Once seated, she lifted the sandwich and grinned.
“Bon appétit.”
Her full lips opened wide and she bit into the sandwich, causing me to shift in my seat while I tried to manage the erection of the century. When had it become sexy to eat a sandwich, for fuck’s sake? According to my cock and my rampant pulse, about the time when my ward decided to eat one with those fuck-me lips.
Realizing I was staring like an idiot, I picked up the sandwich and took a bite.
“Thanks. Didn’t realize how hungry I was.”
She nodded, chewing before swallowing. I noticed her throat bob and wondered how experienced she was. Had anyone ever slid his cock down that pretty little throat, claiming her as he taught her how to please him? If so, I hoped I never met him, because I’d most likely strangle the bastard. The thought of someone touching Alexis that way was...maddening. I didn’t like the idea of her being claimed by anyone...
Unless, God help me...unless it wasme...
Gripping her thick hair as she kneeled before me...
Showing her how to please me, and teaching her the pleasure that came from dominance and control when both people shared a mutual attraction and desire...
“Is it bad?” she asked, frowning. “Your face looks weird.”
Clearing my throat, I shook my head and pushed away the lascivious thoughts, feeling like a goddamned pervert. Not only was I too old for her, but I was her protector. I shouldn’t be having thoughts anywhere close to sexual about her.
The problem was, she was absolutely gorgeous. It was an indisputable fact.
She had a body like a Greek goddess, curvy in all the right places, and perfect for me to clutch in my hands as I made her scream. Those cherry-red lips were full and plump, and her dark-green eyes were some of the most stunning I’d ever seen.
“It’s good. I might need two. I really pushed hard in the gym this morning.”
“I can make you another one,” she said, smiling. “I might make one for me too. I shouldn’t eat two sandwiches, according to the lumps on my thighs, but when you’re stuck in a safehouse with nothing else to do, why the hell not?”
I swallowed and wiped my lips. “Your body is gorgeous. Women should have some meat on them.”
