Reign of Temptation by A.G. Kirkham

Author:A.G. Kirkham [Kirkham, A.G.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781999131418
Publisher: A.G. Kirkham

Chapter Ten

Our First Night

Anna

Another thing I learn about my husband is that he’s true to his word, adding to the fact that he is forthright and fearless. We ascend the escalator leading to our plane, me still wearing my wedding dress, with Reno holding my hand. Sebastian and Dante follow on our heels, wheeling our suitcases the rest of the way and keeping a watchful eye.

Giorgio was none too happy with having us leave in a hurry. He tried to convince Reno I could stay at home until matters were resolved and then catch a later flight.

“Her home is with her husband. She comes with me,” Reno responded, then added, “Tonight,” for good measure. There was nothing more to be said. Tradition dictates that a wife is part of her husband’s family and reign.

Mom shed a few tears; Dad played the role of underboss, shaking Reno’s hand and wishing us well, kissing me on the cheek. Giorgio pulled me in for a hug, and I could sense he didn’t want to let go, whispering in my ear, “We’re here if you need us.” I kissed my sleeping nephew. It was then that it hit me I wouldn’t be seeing him for a long time, and tears blurred my vision. Sara had the same reaction, letting out a small whimper.

Reno’s gentle hand curved around my shoulder. “They are a plane ride away or even a road trip.” I nodded in agreement, but my heart ached just the same.

I can sense relief in Dante’s sigh as we settle into our seats on the plane. “We take off in ten,” he says.

“Great,” Reno says. “Send me all you have to my laptop, and I’ll review it now. Set up a meeting with security and Andrea. He’d better have a damn good reason why we weren’t locked up tighter than that. No one gets in without proper protocol. How did these fuckers get in?” Reno is angry, and the look on his face lets me know I never want to have him angry with me.

“On it,” Dante replies and sets about doing just that.

A pretty blonde stewardess makes her way to us. Her eyes rest on me, and they do not seem to be enthralled with my presence on the plane. “Gentlemen, is there anything I can get you?” Her deep red lipstick emphasizes her lips even more. After her initial stare down, she doesn’t even make eye contact with me or ask if I want anything. I ignore her. I’ve already had a full day and certainly don’t need to waste any energy on her attitude. Reno, on the other hand, has other ideas.

“Simple manners, to start. My wife is sitting right here beside me, and you don’t have the decency to acknowledge her existence,” he states coldly.

“I’m sorry—” she stutters, but Reno has zero patience.

“I don’t give a fuck. This is the last flight you’re part of. You respect Nostra Casa, and this includes my wife,” he counters, anger seeping from him.

The shock and disbelief on the young woman’s face is apparent.

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