Royal Love by MINK

Author:MINK
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: MINK
Published: 2021-02-18T00:00:00+00:00

2

Cato

She sleeps as my helicopter takes off and flies us over the golden fields of semolina and into the rolling hills of Tuscany. Days of travel have taken their toll on her. A quick rummage through her small bag reveals nothing more than a passport, a few euro and the pack of cigarettes with only one smoke missing.

I take her passport and the cigarettes, then slip them into my pocket as we fly over the hills and farms. The scenery is beautiful. But I keep looking at the girl sleeping with her head in my lap.

I knew Carter had a sister. After all, I knew the story of his family well. The violence that took the lives of his parents. But I didn’t know Apollonia had run. Carter was the only member of the Simonetti family I needed. He was the one with the ability to kill without remorse, to protect me at all costs, and to stay by my side when shit hit the fan.

I run my fingers through her dark hair. So soft. Softer than anything I’ve ever felt. She’s like a cat. A lioness, one who tried to use her claws on me at the funeral. She may have left her family ties behind, but she’s still a Simonetti. Their greatness runs in her veins. Their lust for vengeance punctuated with each blow she landed on me.

“Where have you been, little lioness?” I ask her, though nothing can be heard over the helicopter engine.

“Can we drop her?” Santino asks, his eyes narrowed on the beauty asleep in my lap.

My temper flares—a rarity for me—but I keep it in check. “Do not threaten what is mine.”

He drops his gaze. “Apologies.”

“This girl is mine now.” I speak into the mic that connects to all my men as well as the helicopter pilot. “Her life is in my hands. None of you may touch her. Do you understand?”

“Yes,” they all answer quickly.

I’m a man of discipline, one who has no problem enforcing rules through coercion or violence. But I’ve broken my own code by taking Carter’s sister. I should’ve let her fall, left her on the stone floor of the church. But I didn’t. I couldn’t. I’d caught her in my arms, clutching her close as I strode out into the bright morning.

I’ve never felt drawn to another soul. Never in my life have I granted mercy for no reason. I always have a plan, a design, something to gain. But not with her. Not with this woman who slumbers like an angel but fights like a demon.

My lips curl into a smile, one that I can’t seem to dispel. Has she bewitched me? Is she a ghost sent by Carter to torment me for his death? There is no need. I already carry a heavy load of regret on my shoulders for his passing.

I look down at her again, at the soft curve of her cheek, the way her lips are partly open as she breathes deeply.

No, she’s not a ghost.

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