Crimson Fate: A Dark Mafia Romance by Wendy Owens

Author:Wendy Owens [Owens, Wendy]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Orangewillow Publishing
Published: 2024-03-04T18:30:00+00:00

We sit in silence for a while, the waves lapping against the side of the boat as if echoing our contentment. I glance at my watch, and as much as I don’t want the adventure to end, the fact I haven’t had a cell signal for most of the day weighs heavy on me.

“Fuck, I hate to say it, but should we probably head back?” I ask as I start the engines and press the button for the anchor to retract.

“Oh, do we have to?” Gia asks, sticking out a pouty lip. “It’s so peaceful out here.”

I chuckle at Gia’s playful protest, her expression tugging at my heartstrings. “Unfortunately, yes,” I say with a sigh, maneuvering the boat away from the cove. “But don’t worry, we’ll have many more days like this one.”

Gia’s eyes sparkle as she leans against the railing, watching the horizon. “I’ll hold you to that,” she says, her voice filled with a mixture of hope and anticipation.

“It’s funny,” I add. “I didn’t realize how much I missed this place or being out on the water until now. I’ve been so preoccupied with everything—”

“That’s understandable,” she interjects. “You have so much on your mind. It’s a lot.”

“It really is,” I admit, finding comfort in her empathy. We settle into a quietness as the shoreline comes into focus. As we speed back toward civilization, I feel a pang of unease in the pit of my stomach. The worries I had pushed aside earlier now resurface with renewed intensity.

Once we dock and walk up to the house, I’m lost in thought.

“Do you mind if I freshen up real quick?” she asks.

“Not at all,” I reply, my mind still preoccupied with the mounting concerns. “Take your time.”

As Gia disappears into the house, I take a moment to gather my thoughts. The reality of my world begins to close in, suffocating the joy I find in Gia’s presence. The countless threats hang over me like a storm cloud on the horizon.

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