Page 60 of Explosive Union

I nod in agreement. “Of course not. I’m going to kill them.”

She smiles sweetly at me. “Well,mo chroí, you’re going to have to get in line.”

Hearing her thick Irish accent makes me groan. Fucking sexy as hell.

She laughs. “Serves you right. You call meMia cara, so you’ll getmo chroí,” she says thickly.

“Tell me this, baby—how many are still alive?”

“Two.”

I nod. Good, that means there are some left for me to take out.

“Tell anyone about what happened tonight, Rocco, and I’ll kill you myself.”

I roll my eyes. “Is this what it’s always going to be like?”

She grins. “Me threatening you?” she questions, and I nod. “More than likely, although it would depend on how much you’ve annoyed me.”

I get to my feet, her body still wrapped around me. “Mia cara,I look forward to it.” I press my lips against hers. It’s a hard kiss of dominance and ownership. Tonight has sealed our fates. Jade is mine.

She moans. Her legs that are wrapped around my waist, tighten, and my cock thickens.

I pull back. As much as I’d love to fuck her, that’s not going to happen tonight. But the moment we’re married, I’m having my wife in every way possible.

“Not tonight,Mia cara. Let’s go to bed,” I whisper as I press a kiss against her head.

“You’re staying?” she asks, shocked.

“Yes.” I walk us back into her bedroom. I don’t tell her that I’ll be staying every night until we’re married. Either that or she moves in with me.

I lay her down onto the bed, and she turns onto her side and faces the wall. I climb in behind her, pull the sheets up so that they cover our naked bodies, and throw my arm over her stomach.

“Goodnight,Mia cara,” I say as I close my eyes and listen to her rhythmic breathing.

“Goodnight,mo chroí,” she whispers, her fingers intertwining with mine.

I can’t help but feel as though we’ve made some progress today. But time will tell.

* * *

The sound of my cell ringing rouses me from my sleep. The moment my senses come back to me, I realize I’m alone in bed. Where the hell is Jade? My cell continues to ring, and I climb out of bed and search for my pants.

“Yeah?” I grunt.

The throaty laugh has my cock tightening. “Good morning to you too, sunshine.”

I glance at the time and see it’s almost eight. “Why are you so cheerful this morning? And where the hell are you?”

“I had a bit of business to do, but I’m on my way to the gym. Why not join me there? You should bring your brothers. You all may learn a thing or two,” she laughs. “The coffee pot is ready and a mug’s on the counter waiting for you.”

“Thanks,Mia cara, send me the address and I’ll be there soon. I’m going to run home and shower. You should look into having your stuff moved into our place.”

“Awfully presumptuous that I’d want to live with you.” I can hear the smile in her voice.

“You want a new place, fine. But there’s not a chance in hell we’re living in this shoe box you call an apartment.”

Her laughter is rich and throaty. “Fine, I’ll be moved in before the wedding.”