Liar : An Enemies to Lovers Mafia Romance (Sold to The Don Book 2) by Callie Vincent

Author:Callie Vincent [Vincent, Callie]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2020-10-04T16:00:00+00:00

16

Charlotte

I dabbed a bit more makeup against my neck to try and cover up the bruising that was still there. It had been a few days since ‘the incident’, and Teo had stayed true to his word. He doubled down on the guards in front and out back because of ‘chatter’ he kept hearing. But, the guards that patrolled the sides of the house and stood at the end of the driveway had been relocated and dismissed from their posts.

And believe it or not, it helped me breathe a bit easier.

“So, which dress did you pick?” Teo asked.

I clasped an emerald choker around my neck. “I’m surprised you gave me a choice, honestly.”

I heard him step into the closet. “Well, I figured you’re a woman with good taste. And oh my, how you chose wonderfully.”

I grinned at his reflection in the mirror. “I was wondering when I’d get a chance to wear this little green number. This is the kind of style of dress I always wear back home to events like this.”

His eyes traveled down my back. “A backless dress suits you.”

I kept fumbling with my bracelet. “Can you help me with this?”

I turned around and watched as his nimble fingers quickly clasped the matching emerald bracelet around my wrist. But, the softly swollen skin still boasted of the tragic events that happened a few days back. Teo took my hand within his and brought it to his lips, but instead of kissing the back of my hand, he kissed my wrist instead.

“There. That should heal it up,” he said.

I furrowed my brow. “Did you just kiss my boo-boo better?”

He smiled. “My mother used to do it all the time when I was a child.”

I gazed into his eyes and watched how they sparkled with delight. The man really needed to smile more. It lit up his face whenever he did it. I reached up and cupped his cheek, stroking my fingertip along the yellowed bruising that still ricocheted agains this cheekbone.

“Are you sure you don’t want me to try and cover that up?” I asked.

He wrapped his hand around my wrist. “I’m sure. I want everyone to see the scars and bruises I bear.”

“Do I even want to ask why?”

He chuckled. “Possibly not.”

I nodded. “Then, I’ll stay blissfully ignorant.”

He cocked his head. “Not usually the road you take.”

I swallowed hard. “Let’s just say my dreams are finally coming back and I wouldn’t want to ruin that.”

His eyes fell to the matching heels I donned. “Are you struggling to sleep?”

“Are you that interested in my feet?”

He snickered. “Noted.”

I turned back toward the mirror. “Are there any guests here yet?”

“Oh, there are plenty of guests already downstairs, and they’re itching to meet the newest member of my staff.”

“Oh? Did you hire someone new?”

He placed his hands on my shoulders. “Yes. I found myself a new personal attorney.”

My eyes met his in the reflection of the mirror. “Teo, we talked about this…”

“I know we did. And I’m willing to give you what you’re asking for.

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