Never walk alone after darkCara Strong should’ve heeded those words more carefully. Then again, she never expected a tired waitress, a nobody from a small town, would be anyone’s target. When Cara wakes up, she’s finds herself in a high-end auction. She's shocked when the Don of the Massimo Family takes her back home with him and offers her his protection.
Dante Massimo acquired Cara to spite a rival crime family. Falling for her fiery spirit and her sharp tongue had never been part of his plan. Cara doesn’t belong in his world. She’s too innocent, too good for someone like him. Dante never intended to keep her but he’s changed his mind. He’s beginning to see that she’s exactly what he needs.
“You don’t know who I am?”
The arrogance that dripped from that one sentence made her want to roll her eyes—which she did. He only looked amused and that kicked up her fear a notch. Cara was used to leers and lewd suggestions coming from crude men like Ted, but it unnerved her that this man was a different kind of scary.
“Dante Massimo. It’s a pleasure to finally speak to you face-to-face, Cara Strong,” he said.
Even the way he said her name sounded sinful. It infuriated her. Of course, men like him who had access to numerous resources probably knew everything about her.
“Release me and I promise I won’t tell the cops about … all this,” she said.
He laughed and that only ticked her off. Cara wasn’t a naive fool. She knew nothing would be easy, especially given her circumstances.
“I’m good friends with the police commissioner. Sam and I play golf twice a month, in fact,” Dante said. He took a step toward her and Cara tensed. She didn’t like feeling like a cornered rat. Dante went on, “The drugs must still be wearing off so I’ll just have to remind you that you’re now exclusively mine. I have no intentions of ever letting you go. I’m very particular about my possessions, you see.”
“I’m a person, not a thing,” Cara whispered.
“Indeed, you continue to intrigue me the more time we spend together,” Dante said.
He slid his hands into the pockets of his trousers and continued, “I have back-to-back meetings all day, so we’ll have to continue this conversation tonight. Enjoy a long bath. There’s plenty of food in the kitchen as well. I’ll have a dress delivered to you this afternoon. I expect you to be wearing it for dinner.”
“Who the hell do you think you are?” Cara demanded.
Her head spun with anger, with how ridiculous everything was. Did he really think she’d do as he asked? Dante finally crossed the distance between them. She froze but he only lifted her left hand and placed a kiss on her wrist. Her heart started beating erratically. How could this man be so charming and maddening at the same time?
Cara swallowed. When he leaned in close, she could smell the cologne he used and a hint of cigarette smoke. Cara parted her lips slightly and let out a little moan when her breasts brushed against his arm. Dante’s mouth touched her left ear, not her lips. Disappointment hit her, although she didn’t understand why.
“Escape is futile, Cara. Sooner or later, you will have to accept your unique position,” Dante whispered.
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