Page 84 of Solace

“I will have them box up what they think you might wish to look through.”

“I want them to be careful with these things. I want nothing damaged; I am surprised the monster never burned it down.”

“I will see to it all gets to you in perfect condition.”

Her face was unfathomable, betting she was lost and felt great pain. I would make it up to her, by keeping her safe and well. She would never worry again.

I saw Carlo and gave him the orders for her room and the shed, and he soon made the call to get the wheels in motion.

“I am taking her home. She needs rest, she has had quite a day.”

“No problem boss.”

Once back inside the car seeing a few of the Dellucci’s men, I gave them a fitting scowl to make sure they knew who their boss was. As I drove away from the house, I glanced across to see Daniella crying.

I placed my hand on her knee. “Are you okay?”

“Yes, I am just overwhelmed with today. It is taking quite a bit to sink in.” She turned her body to me. “Thank you.”

“Don’t thank me, never thank me. What I do for you is with my heart, I love you and never will you be hurt again.”

“We have both endured such heartache but I feel my heart is being pieced back together, and happiness is flooding back in like when my mamma was still here.”

“Good and I will do all I can to keep your heart piecing back together, never keep things to yourself. Now let’s get you home for some serious rest.”

“What are your plans for the Dellucci house?”

“What would you like me to do with it?” I asked, concentrating on the road.

“Pull it down and build a homeless shelter.”

“I think I can provide that.”

Epilogue

DANIELLA

Dressed, I was in the new underwear Antonio had brought me in turquoise, it turned out that was his favourite colour, which explained his sitting room and the bathroom. I wrapped a robe around in matching lace detailing, going out shopping now for my fiancé was something I loved.

I made my way out of the room to go and hunt the man who rocks my world. I saw Carlo standing outside his office. I stepped towards him aware he was inside and no doubt having another meeting.

“Is he…”

“He is,” Carlo replied smiling.

He stepped out of the way and without a second to spare I opened the door to find a whole bunch of men. Antonio turned to me with those evil eyes which soon turned to swoon.

“Meeting over. Get out!” I loved to hear his voice of authority and even more in the bedroom when he’s fucking me into next year. I stood side of the door, watching the men collecting what they needed to and without saying a word they walked past me and out the door.

When the last one left, I closed the door and turned to Antonio who had spun in his chair facing me. He rose with an expression of lust, a look I had grown to know very well. Hot, sexy, and hungry for me. Well, dressed the way I was, kind of gave away what I was after.

He wrapped his arms around my waist pulling me erotically into his clutches, our bodies pressed firmly together. He cupped my face as I hugged into it, our eyes engaged feeling the eternity between us, the aura strengthening.

“I love you so fucking much,” he said with heist and hunger.

“It’s a good job because I’m not going anywhere.”

“Oh princess, what the hell do you do to me?”

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