Guarding her Gangster Girl (The Colombo Family Duet: A Sapphic Mafia Romance Book 1) by Persephone Black

Author:Persephone Black [Black, Persephone]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2024-10-18T00:00:00+00:00

The only trace we leave behind is a hastily scrawled note for Frank: “Brie is safe. Will call when we reach a secure location.”

The drive to Solara in one of Brie’s own SUVs is tense, both of us scanning for any signs of pursuit. But the roads are empty, the night calm and indifferent to our plight.

Brie’s house in the gated community is a masterpiece of modern luxury. As she gives me a quick tour of the place, I admire the way metal and glass are married with terracotta and stone, and the floor-to-ceiling windows that offer a breathtaking view of the cold, starlit desert.

Most of the places I spend my time are utilitarian. Eva lives in luxury, of course. But I’m still trying to prove myself.

Are you?

The thought comes unbidden. But of course I am. Taking off with Brie in contravention of a direct order from Eva notwithstanding. I plan to talk to Eva as soon as I can, but keeping the Colombo widow safe was her original direct order.

That’s what I plan to argue, anyway.

“Nice place,” I mutter to Brie, trying not to sound too impressed as we arrive back in the foyer.

Brie gives me a small smile, the first I’ve seen since the attack. “Thanks. It’s my sanctuary.”

“You’ll be safe here. And you should get some sleep,” I tell her. “It’s been a hell of a night.”

She nods, but hesitates at the entrance to her bedroom. “Nik,” she says, her voice uncertain. “Would you—would you mind sleeping in here tonight? I’m still a little jumpy. I don’t know if I’d be able to sleep without…knowing you were right there.”

Every instinct tells me to refuse. To maintain professional distance. To maintain neutrality. To remember why I’m here. But when I look at Brie, vulnerable and shaken, I hear myself saying, “Sure.”

We change with our backs to each other, though I’m dying to know what Brie Colombo wears to bed. I find out soon enough: it’s a white satin slip that makes her look much younger than usual, more innocent. I’ve stripped to my boxer briefs and tank, and I’m about to pull my top off—but pause. I sleep naked usually, but I don’t want to make Brie uncomfortable.

So I leave my top on and climb into the massive bed, where Brie immediately curls into my arms. I stiffen for a moment, surprised by the intimacy, before slowly relaxing.

“Nik,” Brie whispers into the darkness, “I feel like I can’t trust anyone. Can I…can I really trust you?”

I’m acutely aware of her warm breath against my chest where she’s snuggling into me. “You can trust that I’ll keep you safe,” I say at last.

She shifts, lifting her head to look at me. In the cold desert moonlight spilling through the window, her face is just inches away.

And then she closes that small distance, pressing her lips to mine.

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