Seduced by the Mafia Boss: A Forbidden Confession: Protectors by Shayla Black

Author:Shayla Black
Language: eng
Format: epub

Kristi

A little after two a.m., the lock on my door scrapes. My nerves jangle. I can only imagine how worried Aunt Tammy must be. I’m sure she’s tried to call me a dozen times by now. But I have to focus on whoever is prying their way into my room.

I dive toward the pillow and wrap my fingers around Ridge’s Glock. I’ve never fired a gun in my life, and I don’t know if I can point it at another human being and pull the trigger. But I have to believe that if it’s a fight to the death, my survival instinct will prod me to do what otherwise makes me sick to even think about.

Around the corner from the entryway, I hear the door open. I’m shaking so hard, I’m sure I’ll tremble out of my skin.

“Red?”

Ridge. I let out a sigh of relief and dart across the room. “You’re back.”

“I told you I wouldn’t leave you for long. You’re stuck with me for fifty years. I brought you a present…” He steps aside.

Sammie stands in the shadowy hallway, trembling and crying but otherwise unharmed.

I stash the gun, then rush to the girl and crush her in my arms, soothing her with a soft hand down her back when she breaks into sobs. I can’t help joining in. “Are you all right?”

She gives me a jerky nod. “Okay. So far no one has messed with me much.”

I’m afraid to ask what that means, especially now. It isn’t the time. Instead, I turn my gaze to Ridge, standing beside me, and give him my silent thanks.

“Since the creep who tried to buy me is conked out, can we go?” Sammie asks Ridge.

“Conked out? Did you hit him over the head?” I can’t imagine Sammie having the strength to do that, but she’s got the fortitude.

“No.” Ridge shakes his head. “I took Sammie around to meet her ‘buyer’ and offered him a crystal-cut decanter of scotch as a welcome-to-the-perverts-club gift. I insisted we toast. Did I mention I’d drugged the booze? So he’s in dreamland. Same with Sal and Rudy. Then I walked her over here, telling the guards I wanted a little two-on-one action.”

“And they bought it. So we can go now?” Sammie asks again.

Ridge pulls at the back of his neck. “It’s not that simple. I’ve got a few more obstacles to clear first.”

“Like what?” I demand.

“How long will that take?” Sammie snaps.

“I’m trying, ladies. I’ve got a plan. I need a few more hours… For now, strip down to your underwear and get in bed.”

“What?” Sammie crosses her arms over her chest, looking totally betrayed.

What is Ridge thinking? Given the worry tightening his face, I doubt it’s sex. “Are we still being watched?”

“It’s possible. I don’t know exactly where Donzelli is right now. In case he’s finished with his…ahem, nightly entertainment and decides to check in on his empire, we have to make this look good. Sorry.” He pretends to snarl our way, then grabs Sammie by the arm, shoving her toward the bed.

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