Shared: A Dark MFM Menage Romance by Lauren Landish & Willow Winters & Bella Love-Wins

Author:Lauren Landish & Willow Winters & Bella Love-Wins [Landish, Lauren]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2017-02-09T18:30:00+00:00

Chapter 4

Daniel

That evening at nine, after turning over Adriana's security to Julius Forze, I reported in to the Don. He raised an eyebrow when I walked into his house, setting aside his glass of Chianti. “Daniel, have you decided on casual Fridays or something?”

Realizing I hadn't changed clothes after leaving Adriana in her new apartment, I looked down, chagrined. “Sorry. Your niece felt that if I was to accompany her on campus, I had to blend in better with the average college student.”

He looked me up and down, then chuckled. “Daniel, I doubt that regardless of how much you dress down, you'll look like the average college student. Men such as you and I, we've seen and done things that almost none of those bleating sheep can even begin to comprehend, and it shows in our faces and in the way we carry ourselves. We know the reality of life and of death. But if Bella wishes that you dress that way, I can only say to enjoy it. Please, have a seat and a glass of wine.”

“Thank you, sir,” I said, taking a seat in the leather chair. We were in the study, a richly decorated old-fashioned library, with oak paneling, deep leather chairs, and even a pool table in the corner, although I'd only been invited to play a game there once, one I’d intentionally lost. I poured myself a glass and took a measured sip. The Don values men who can appreciate a fine wine, but he appreciates men who don't get sloppy more. I quickly figured out exactly the right amount to drink and savored it for a few seconds before swallowing. “Fine vintage. New bottle?”

“Just imported from Castellina last week,” the Don said. “Black Rooster.”

“What can I do for you?” I asked, knowing there must be something.

He sat back, his chin seeming to disappear into his neck as he relaxed. It was a posture I'd seem him adopt countless times. If you were a confidant of his, he'd relax and slump into his chair when he was temporarily setting aside the distance between you and was inviting you to speak to him honestly, man to man. On the other hand, he also used the pose with strangers in order to let them underestimate him. I understood, as he wasn't the most physically imposing of men. Slumped like he was, a foolish stranger could easily mistake his nonchalance for lack of intelligence or strength, a mistake few had the opportunity to repeat.

In my case, at least, he was relaxing and letting me be more familiar with him. “You’re going to have quite a challenge on your hands, Daniel. My niece, she’s very willful.”

“She is a strong woman,” I agreed. “I believe that runs in the family.”

He considered what I said, then chuckled. “Point taken, Daniel. Are you concerned that you’ll have problems protecting her?”

“None. My only concern is that this Vincent Drake will be found quickly and brought to justice.”

“I’m for the moment letting the police

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