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“Yes. It has been brought to my attention that Harper hasn’t had time with either of you. Rather than breaking up her days or having the two of you fight over her time, this is what I was thinking.” I outlined my idea for them.

By the end, both women were nodding.

“We’ll be providing security,” Rafael added at the end.

“You think Flavio will let your men watch over me?” She barked out a laugh.

“If he wants to add to the detail, then he has my number. I know you care for Serena, but she’s mine now, and I will protect her. My men will die to protect them.” I stated, leaving no room for doubt. Many of the younger guys, like Donovan and Angelo, would jump at the opportunity to stand guard for Serena and Harper.

In barely two weeks, the two of them had won over every man they came across in my house.

“Do we need security?” Minnie asked.

“Yes. I won’t have Harper traveling without someone there to ensure she’ll be safe. It’s not a chance I’m willing to take,” I said.

“That’s fine.” Minnie shrugged. She pulled out her phone. “If we want a girls’ weekend, we can split the day.” She looked at Martina. “There is no such thing as too many people loving Harper.”

“I don’t like your son,” Martina said. “But I understand what it's like to have an idiot son. If mine was smarter, he’d have beaten Enzo to Serena, but,” Martina raised her hands, palms up, and shrugged, “we cannot help being stupid.”

“Yes, my son hasn’t made choices I’m particularly proud of.” Minnie sighed. “I got Serena and Harper in my life, so he isn’t all bad decisions. He clearly can make some good ones when the spirit moves him to.”

Martina rolled her eyes.

The door opened; Rafael and I were on our feet, guns in hand, in a second.

“Well, that’s a welcome,” Sylvester ‘Sly’ Vinci said as he walked into the room.

I glared at him as he walked around me and headed to his mother.

I hadn’t forgotten that Martina tried to set him up with Serena. He probably flirted with her, too.

A sharp jab in my ribs made me turn my glare to the cause.

Rafael leaned in and said, “Knock it off. He’s not here to steal your girl. She’s too smart for him.”

I sighed, rolling my shoulders to release the tension. Serena was too smart to fall for a pretty smile and flattering words.

“Why are you always following me?” Martina stood, hands on her hips. “I told you I don’t want you hovering.”

“It was either me or Dad. I doubt you wanted Dad to show up and make a big deal because you’re in a hotel room with another man.” He walked over and kissed her on the cheek.

“Did he miss that there was another woman,” she pointed to Minnie, “and two men who he knows. They’re your age.”

Sly shrugged and smiled. “You know he’s the jealous type.” He turned and nodded to Rafael and me.

“Fill me in on what this is so Flavio doesn’t come up here to shoot you.”

Martina slapped her son on the back of the head and went over to Minnie. “Here is my number. Text me. We can sort it all out.”

She came to me and kissed me on the cheek. “We’ll take care of her. You make sure you give Serena the night she deserves.”

Before she left, she turned to glare at her son. “Maybe, while you’re talking, you can ask him what it’s like to find a woman worthwhile and settle down. Instead of whoring yourself out.” She slammed the door behind her.

“She makes it sound like it’s a bad thing. There is nothing wrong with spreading the love,” Sly said, nabbing a cheese slice from the untouched platter.

Minnie stood up. “Well, this has been eventful. Martina and I will work everything out. Harper won’t miss a beat.” She sent a sweet smile my way. “Charles screwed up with Serena. Please give her everything my son wasn’t capable of.”

She left; the door closed quietly behind her.