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

"Do you realize," with each word Dominic bites out, his voice grows more thunderous, "that you were almost killed today?  What more has to happen for you to understand that this man is dangerous?"  His booming voice echoes throughout the cavernous family room.


I don't know what to say to him.  Nor do I know how to calm the tirade he's bent on having.  I knew he would be angry, but I never suspected that he would blow his top.


Chewing my lower lip, I stare at Dominic from the sleek white couch I'm huddled on.  He sits across from me on a matching chair.  His body vibrates with barely suppressed rage.


I never should have come here.  Had I been smart, I would have stayed put at the condo.  After kicking Matteo out, loneliness quickly set in.  Dominic's house has always felt like a second home, so I called a taxi and headed here.  


"He's a menace!  Mark my words, Gracie, you're going to end up dead if you stay with him.  I hate to say it, but it's the truth!"


Chapter 55: Grace