Torched: A Mafia Romance (The Fire Series Book 4) by Billie Lustig

Author:Billie Lustig [Lustig, Billie]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: NRA Publishing
Published: 2022-11-21T16:00:00+00:00

14

IMOGEN

PRESENT DAY

I’m staring into the light blue of the Cote d’Azur, my thoughts wandering as I watch the small fish under the smooth surface. My arms are leaning over the railing, and I can feel the midday sunburn on my shoulders. Besides from Callie’s home in Granada, I’ve never seen more of Europe than that before Kane and Liam stormed into my life, but I think I’m in love. I relish the many cultures that are mere hours away from each other, the different scenery, and all the foods that heighten my senses. It’s so different from the States. I love New York, but I wouldn’t mind taking yearly trips to Europe to discover everything else it has to offer.

“It’s beautiful, isn’t it?” Cristina’s voice sounds thick as she approaches, her heels tapping over the deck as I catch her coming my way. Her white sundress contrasts with her olive skin, and black hair that radiates under the rays of sunshine, appearing almost a deep cobalt blue. Leave it up to the devil to dress like an angel. Irritated, I sigh, knowing she will ruin my day. I know I shouldn’t let her get to me, but this girl has the ability to worm her way under anyone’s skin until she shreds you from the inside out, and that includes mine.

Liam told me about the stunt she pulled last night on the deck. It shouldn’t surprise me, but I can’t help wanting to claw her eyes out for touching my man. I hated knowing she was in his lap, with their lips almost touching, but the fact that he told me before he wrapped me into his arms made me feel even more secure with him. With us. Liam Carrillo is mine, and I will be six feet under before she’ll ever get him back.

I tilt my head, scanning the length of her body with a glare from under my sunglasses before I rear my chin back to the water in front of me.

“It’s gorgeous. Don’t jump in, though. Your toxicity might taint the water.”

“You always were funny.” She comes to stand beside me, her shoulder almost touching mine, pissing me off with how she sets herself on the edge of my personal space. Close enough for me to hate it, far away for her to be calling me out if I’d want to make a comment about it.

“You’ve always hated me, Cris. Don’t stop now.”

“I didn’t hate you.”

“You’re full of shit.” I keep my head still, not offering her another glance. Not sure what game she’s playing now, but I’m not giving her the satisfaction of witnessing my annoyance more than she already is.

The sigh that leaves her chest is loud, almost sounding like a teenager begging for attention, which is probably an accurate resemblance even though the woman is a few years my senior. I brace myself for whatever bullshit will slide into my ears, but freeze when her hands fall on my arm, her manicured nails pressing against my skin.

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