Aidan: A Marriage of Convenience Mafia Romance (Dublin Kings) by LK Shaw

Author:LK Shaw [Shaw, LK]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2023-09-06T18:30:00+00:00

CHAPTER 17

Aidan

Dim lights illuminate the interior of the casino, but it’s mostly covered in shadows. There’s a marked difference between the place during the day when it’s completely silent and when the doors open and the buzz of bets being placed fills the air.

Sorcha glances around, those eyes of hers soaking everything in. She turns to me once she’s given the place a careful inspection. Her expression is blank and it’s obvious she’s unimpressed. “This is it? Why did I expect it to be gaudy and ostentatious? It looks like a boring business office with a bunch of empty felt-covered tables.”

I roar with laughter. “Be careful, you might hurt Caitlín’s feelings if she heard you say that. We loosely designed it based on Emilio’s casino, but far less grand. It’s also intentionally made to look like a boardroom. It makes the players feel more like they’re making lucrative business deals instead of gambling away their hard-earned cash.”

We make our way across the gaming floor, weaving between Blackjack tables and Texas Hold ‘em tables, toward the elevator. I’m sure security has already spotted us. Unless he’s occupied, they’ve already notified Finn we’re here.

“I suspect it looks a bit different with all the lights on and people occupying the seats at the tables,” Sorcha concedes.

“I’ll bring you back one night and you can judge for yourself. I’ll even teach you how to play if you want.”

Her eyes widen at that. “Really?”

“Who knows, you might even win a hand or two with beginner’s luck.” I press the elevator button.

The bell dings and the door slides open. I sweep my hand out and she steps in first. I’m right behind her and then we’re moving. A few seconds later, we reach the top floor. I place my hand on her lower back and escort her down the hall to where Finn’s office is located. Past experience has taught me to knock. I have no desire for Sorcha to witness my brother’s bare ass pumping if he’s fucking his latest woman inside.

“Come in,” the muffled reply comes through the wood.

I open the door and walk in. Finn sits behind the desk with papers strewn across it. I have no idea how he handles the chaos of it all, but it’s his system and it works for him. He glances up and his gaze homes in on the woman at my side.

“I don’t feel like we got a proper introduction yesterday.” He quickly stands and rounds the desk to give her a hug. “Welcome to the family, Sorcha.”

“Thank you so much.”

When Finn’s embrace lasts a little too long I growl. “All right, hands off.”

Far too slowly, he releases her, but he clasps her hand, kisses her knuckles, and winks before stepping back. “My brother is one lucky man.”

Sorcha’s cheeks turn bright pink and she smiles sweetly. I want to punch Finn in the face. I know what you’re trying to do. He only smirks.

“Yes, he is,” she says with a bit of sass.

“Shouldn’t you be getting back to work?” I give him a pointed glare.

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