Page 6 of Brazen Obsession

“But the truth is, you don’t have the drive for it. You do have ambition, but you could never do what’s needed to run my empire.” He smiles, flashing his white teeth. “You don’t have the stomach for it. You weren’t made for this and that’s fine. But I want to be part of your life. I want to know my grandchildren when they are finally born.”

He turns his attention to Sara and she returns his soft smile.

“I just want to be part of your life again, Finn. I want to be invited to your wedding when you have one.” His sincere eyes meet mine. “I want to prove to you that we can be a family without you taking over the business. I’m not getting any younger and I don’t want to die with regrets. Do you think we can find a way to be a family again?”

I glance at Sara and she has tears in her eyes. It all sounds too good to be true, but fuck, it’s everything I wanted to hear all these years. I down the scotch and set the empty glass on the coffee table.

I meet his eyes and nod, ready to put the past behind me. “We can figure something out.”

Chapter 3

Safe Deposit

Sara

I sit on the edge of a bed in Colin Lawson’s huge estate. Dante, Finn, Wyatt, and Drew are all in the room we were shown to for tonight. Dante is doublechecking they packed all our things from the other estate. Drew gave me my phone since Peter, or any of his people, would be an idiot to try to break into Colin’s estate to get me.

The guys all got dressed and Finn changed out of the suit. Not that I mind hanging out with them in only their boxers.

Drew, Wyatt, and Finn talk quietly in the corner. Dante listens in as he works. Recounting everything Finn’s father said and did. I don’t think Finn truly believes his father’s change of heart. But we’ll take small steps to make sure his dad can be trusted.

Once I powered my phone up, all the messages flooded in. From Mom. From Caitlyn. From my friends. From Nan. I’ve been sitting here for the last ten minutes reading days’ worth of texts. Worried texts.

Fuck. I start with a group chat to Mom and Caitlyn.

Me:

I’m all good. Tom is with me

Just had to unplug for a little while

I hate not telling my mom the whole story, but it’s probably best to keep everything low-key until we’re in front of each other and she can make sure I’m whole.

I open up my group chat with my friends.

Me:

So much has happened but I’m safe now

Dots from Madison, Hope, and Kayla immediately appear below my text.

Madison:

What the hell happened?

Kayla:

Your guys disappeared too

Romantic getaway or kidnapping? LOL

Hope:

We really should have a bat signal. My heart can’t take this

Me:

So a mafia guy kidnapped me to his estate in the country