Chapter Eleven
Fabiana knew Raphael was competent, but she didn’t know he was a miracle worker. Within a week, he’d gathered the material for at least twenty suits, including one for him and Adonis. The scientists and seamstresses—including one very happy Billie—were vetted and sworn to secrecy.
The beta had even repurposed another space for the creation of the suits. A small hangar now rested at the back of the main property, away from prying eyes. Fabiana didn’t know how they did things so fast, but it seemed money and Adonis’s influence in the world spoke volumes.
Adonis was much more than the Alpha for the largest pack in Encantado.
This level of production and adherence to strict guidelines without so much of a thought demonstrated more about who he was than anything. He stood to the side, surveying everything as delivery men brought in highly sensitive equipment and placed it all where her team needed it before getting his signature and leaving.
Soldiers walked the perimeter constantly, smiling at her with thanks when she brought them water or sandwiches during their shifts. Who was Adonis DeLuna? Why was he able to bring in people from outside Encantado and have them leave without a blink?
Entry into portal cities was highly watched, and Fabiana had no doubt Kalinda would have reached out already to find out what the hell was going on with such an influx into their area.
No contact was made.
In fact, other than random humping emojis or normal chatter, even her sister chat was quiet.
Fabiana moved toward her mate, questions pestering her head.
When he saw her, he smiled. “Pequeña. Is it all to your satisfaction? Do you need anything else?”
“Whoareyou?”
“Qué?”
“You’re not just an Alpha,” she commented, looking around the space. “I know money and power, but this is more.”
“I am your mate. The man who will give you anything you ask for.”
“Except an answer.”
Adonis sighed, slipping his hands into his pockets. “It’s not about the answer; it’s about safety. The more this city doesn’t know what I do for them and who I am, the better.”
“I’m not the city,” she pressed.
“I told you before, Fabiana, I’m a monster other ones fear. Most of the time, you don’t want to see me coming for you. You grew upFamiglia. You know what that means and the secrets you can’t know. Well, I have one as well. This is my Family, my organization. I am theGeneral, Raphael mycapítan. I am,” he paused and searched for words, “like Arturo for the Family.”
The head of heads of Families. TheCapo di tutti Capi.
Yes, she understood.
“Just know what I am spans borders, more than Encantado and the States. More than that, I cannot give you.”
No, he wouldn’t be able to, and she didn’t want to know more. It was safer if she didn’t. Fabiana had grown up with men like him, and understanding his place made how he moved make more sense, even if it brought the connection between him and her father into sharper focus.
Fabiana took a breath and filed away the thought. “It’s time for your measurements.”
Adonis grinned. “Can I do them naked?”
Slapping his chest, she giggled. “I won’t get any work done if you do. Just put your arms out to your sides.”
A few minutes later, she had all his measurements recorded and sent him back to watching over the progress of her lab.
Billie winked at her before coming to her side. “You’re good for him, and he’s good for you.”
“I’m trying.”
“No, you’redoing. Falling in love isn’t the easiest, even in the best of times, but the ride is worth it.”
