There’s nothing wrong with a harmless little crush, right?

And who better to crush on than the gorgeous man next door?

The one who would never look twice in my direction.

Except he does.

The first time he pins me in place with his dark gaze, I’m rendered speechless.  The first time he lays his hands on me, I melt.  And the first time he takes me, well…I fall to pieces, wondering if I’ll ever be the same again.

Everything about him screams danger.

And yet I’d be lying through my teeth if I didn’t admit that was part of the attraction.

Chicago is supposed to be a new beginning for me.  A chance to find my bearings and live again.  The man next door is the last person I should be getting involved with.

And yet, here I am.

A moth dancing too close to the flickering flame, hoping I don’t get torched.

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Protecting What's Mine

"I want to meet the most important person in your life."


I try steeling my heart, but it melts a bit from his words.


Matteo turns me around and pulls me closer until my breasts flatten against his chest.  I tilt my head to meet his dark gaze.  


"I thought we were taking this one step at a time."


"Meeting your godfather would be moving too swiftly?"


"Maybe."  Dropping my gaze, I sink my teeth into my lower lip.


"Is there a reason I shouldn't meet this man?"


"Of course not," I say hastily.  The last conversation I had with Dominic flashes through my mind.  Introducing the two of them will have to wait for the time being.  I admit softly, "You're confusing me.  I'm not sure what to think of you or what's going on with us."


His lips ghost over mine.  "Maybe that's a good thing.  Maybe you need to stop thinking so much and rely on how I make you feel."


Chapter 37: Grace