The Boss: A Dark Mafia Romance by Piper Stone

Author:Piper Stone [Stone, Piper]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Stormy Night Publications
Published: 2025-01-17T00:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER 18

Dimitrios

“First a plane, now a boat,” Willow said as she stood by the railing peering out into the ocean.

“There is no better way to study the stars than on a boat in the Ionian Sea.” I wrapped my arm around her, enjoying the gentle movements. With the wind calm, the ocean appeared like a plate of glass shimmering from the giant orb in the sky.

“Did I ever tell you I get seasick?”

“You told me you were never going to lie to me. I happen to know you’re a champion swimmer and when you were on my dad’s boat years ago, you jumped off the bow ten times if not more. If I remember correctly, a sudden storm appeared. You were the one keeping your mother from tossing her lunch.”

“First of all, that was when it was anchored to the ocean floor. Second, it was a huge and very stable yacht. This is little more than a dinghy.”

“A dinghy. At thirty-five feet. Yes, just a tiny boat incapable of handling the calm waters. If you’d prefer, we’ll go to my yacht.” The winds had died down, the water as calm as I’d seen it. I was glad I’d made the decision to contact my favorite ship’s captain, another old friend of my father’s.

Suddenly, she seemed frightened, one hand firmly gripping the cold steel and the other her wineglass. “Maybe I’m not as adventurous as I used to be. When I was younger, I thought I could conquer the world.”

“I beg to differ regarding your adventurous spirit. I heard you went skydiving last year. And from what I know about you now, I have no doubt you will conquer the world.”

Huffing, she turned to face me. “You were checking up on me.”

“Your uncle enjoyed telling me about all those explorations you engaged in.” I frowned as soon as I mentioned it. He’d also liked talking about Shane as well. I’d barely paid attention, realizing he’d needed to act like his brother’s children were partially his own.

“He always wanted kids,” she said.

“I know. But he loves his wife and they didn’t want to adopt. I never understood why.”

“I keep telling him it’s not too late, but he just won’t do it.”

“I’m sure he has his reasons.”

“We all have reasons why we make the choices we do. Sadly, they’re not always for the right motives.”

I nodded in approval. “Said like someone much older.”

“I feel much older.” She returned her gaze toward the ocean. Another moment of quietness furrowed between us. “When are we getting married?”

“Soon.” She seemed forlorn at the choice she’d made. Not that I could blame her.

“I’m certain our wedding will be in all the papers.”

“Yes.”

“Will it be legal?”

“Of course.” I wasn’t certain why she was asking.

“A prenuptial agreement?”

I hadn’t thought about that. “A contract.”

“Yes, how could I forget. Just a business arrangement. Don’t get me wrong. That’s perfectly fine by me.”

“Is it?”

“That’s the way it must be,” she stated firmly.

“Yes, you’re right.” I took another sip of my drink and backed away from the railing, headed for one of the deck chairs.

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