ever done before.”
“Boyfriend.” I’m grinning widely now as my face heats. His gorgeous dimples show, and he saunters toward me without meeting my gaze.
Taking the spot next to me on the couch, his leg rubs up against a bag below us. My eyes want to close as his hand slides into my blonde tresses.
“Please say I can be that to you.”
“Yes. I’m just surprised. It’s a stark contrast from how you were before.”
“I was an idiot and a coward before, and look where it got you.”
His dimples have vanished, replaced with a mixture of hurt and anger. “Don’t. Don’t own any of this. It was my choice.”
“He’s going to pay, Tara. When the perfect moment arises, he’s going to pay with his life.”
I shake my head. “Don’t let the anger turn you into the monster he is.”
“He has to be stopped. You’re not the first woman he’s hurt, and if he lives and walks free, he’s going to do it again.”
We have to get off this topic. “The doctor said I need to alternate between ice and heat. Can you help me with that?”
“Yes, and listen, I know this will be awkward, but I want to take some photos of your injuries in case Noah goes to prison. You could then press charges.”
Zev has some explaining to do soon. What happened to get the Cassano brothers under the FBI’s radar? It’s the one thing Victoria wouldn’t disclose.
I don’t know what lies ahead for us or the tangled mess he’s gotten himself into, but I don’t have to have the answers right now. I only long for his touch and sincerity. I loved the old Zev, but this one is remarkable.
“You can take the photos as long as you agree to hold me after.”
“It will be my pleasure, sweetheart.”
Chapter Eight
Sadie
I open my door and Victoria is standing in front of me.
“What are you doing here? Last I heard you were in Jersey.”
“We got back a couple of days ago. It was a short trip. Are you going to invite me in?”
Sighing, I step aside for her to enter my condo.
“What’s up?”
“I came to apologize.” She sits down in a chair, so I go to the sofa and take a seat, tucking one of my legs beneath me.
I can’t help but stare at my sister. One thing that has happened since she got involved with Adrian is she is more confident and has better taste in clothing. She’s actually out of her jeans and in a pair of cute red shorts.
“I’m sorry I didn’t tell you about Simon possibly going to prison. I should’ve either convinced him to tell you, or I should’ve told you myself.”
“I accept your apology. I must admit that I’m surprised I’m receiving one.”
Victoria looks away from me. “I’m trying to change, Sadie. I love you, and I want us to be closer and talk more and tell each other everything. It’s hard for me to get out of detective mode.”
I smile at my sister. This is the most she’s ever opened up about her feelings for me.
“I love you, too, and I would love it if we were closer.”
“How are things between you and Simon? Adrian told me you weren’t speaking to him after you found out the news.”
“I forgave him. He’s persistent and high-strung, so I’m sure you can imagine how over the top all his texts were. I couldn’t take it anymore, and I missed him like crazy.
“It’s so cool we’re dating brothers. Maybe in the future we’ll be one big happy family.” My grin fades. “Well, as long as they can stay out of prison.”
“Adrian believes this will be resolved soon.”
“I hope so. I can’t imagine being apart from Simon for a long stretch of time.”
“I understand, but we’ll all get through it together. I have to head out, but let’s go shopping soon. Call sis, too. I’m sure she’s down for buying more baby clothes or stylish maternity outfits.”
“She’s going to freak over the fact that you want to go shopping with us.”
“Yeah, yeah, I know. I love the changes I’ve made, too.”
I go to my sister and throw my arms around
“Boyfriend.” I’m grinning widely now as my face heats. His gorgeous dimples show, and he saunters toward me without meeting my gaze.
Taking the spot next to me on the couch, his leg rubs up against a bag below us. My eyes want to close as his hand slides into my blonde tresses.
“Please say I can be that to you.”
“Yes. I’m just surprised. It’s a stark contrast from how you were before.”
“I was an idiot and a coward before, and look where it got you.”
His dimples have vanished, replaced with a mixture of hurt and anger. “Don’t. Don’t own any of this. It was my choice.”
“He’s going to pay, Tara. When the perfect moment arises, he’s going to pay with his life.”
I shake my head. “Don’t let the anger turn you into the monster he is.”
“He has to be stopped. You’re not the first woman he’s hurt, and if he lives and walks free, he’s going to do it again.”
We have to get off this topic. “The doctor said I need to alternate between ice and heat. Can you help me with that?”
“Yes, and listen, I know this will be awkward, but I want to take some photos of your injuries in case Noah goes to prison. You could then press charges.”
Zev has some explaining to do soon. What happened to get the Cassano brothers under the FBI’s radar? It’s the one thing Victoria wouldn’t disclose.
I don’t know what lies ahead for us or the tangled mess he’s gotten himself into, but I don’t have to have the answers right now. I only long for his touch and sincerity. I loved the old Zev, but this one is remarkable.
“You can take the photos as long as you agree to hold me after.”
“It will be my pleasure, sweetheart.”
Chapter Eight
Sadie
I open my door and Victoria is standing in front of me.
“What are you doing here? Last I heard you were in Jersey.”
“We got back a couple of days ago. It was a short trip. Are you going to invite me in?”
Sighing, I step aside for her to enter my condo.
“What’s up?”
“I came to apologize.” She sits down in a chair, so I go to the sofa and take a seat, tucking one of my legs beneath me.
I can’t help but stare at my sister. One thing that has happened since she got involved with Adrian is she is more confident and has better taste in clothing. She’s actually out of her jeans and in a pair of cute red shorts.
“I’m sorry I didn’t tell you about Simon possibly going to prison. I should’ve either convinced him to tell you, or I should’ve told you myself.”
“I accept your apology. I must admit that I’m surprised I’m receiving one.”
Victoria looks away from me. “I’m trying to change, Sadie. I love you, and I want us to be closer and talk more and tell each other everything. It’s hard for me to get out of detective mode.”
I smile at my sister. This is the most she’s ever opened up about her feelings for me.
“I love you, too, and I would love it if we were closer.”
“How are things between you and Simon? Adrian told me you weren’t speaking to him after you found out the news.”
“I forgave him. He’s persistent and high-strung, so I’m sure you can imagine how over the top all his texts were. I couldn’t take it anymore, and I missed him like crazy.
“It’s so cool we’re dating brothers. Maybe in the future we’ll be one big happy family.” My grin fades. “Well, as long as they can stay out of prison.”
“Adrian believes this will be resolved soon.”
“I hope so. I can’t imagine being apart from Simon for a long stretch of time.”
“I understand, but we’ll all get through it together. I have to head out, but let’s go shopping soon. Call sis, too. I’m sure she’s down for buying more baby clothes or stylish maternity outfits.”
“She’s going to freak over the fact that you want to go shopping with us.”
“Yeah, yeah, I know. I love the changes I’ve made, too.”
I go to my sister and throw my arms around
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