Page 61 of One Wild Night

"You are some piece of work, Ryan Lawson," Siena growled, pulling away from me while I was still stunned. I did notice that she wrapped her towel a little tighter around her body. Damn it, why did I do that? I just couldn't stop myself. "Who thefuckdo you think you are, huh? How dare you force yourself on me like that! You're no different from those assholes who try to grab me at Cherries." That was a little below the belt. For a start, I didn't fucking grope her, but yeah, okay, I wanted to. Still, it hurt my feelings that she'd compare me to those dickheads in the club. "Just get the fuck out of my bedroom!" Holy shit! She really had no idea how hard she was making me. My dick kept twitching with every glare she gave me.

"I actually came to apologize," I admitted, still rubbing my cheek. "That was one hell of a slap."

"You were out of line," she snapped back. Fuck me,now!

"You're right, I was. I'm sorry. I...I just can't help myself around you, and haven't been able to since our time together. You’ve bewitched me." I tried to move a little closer to her, but she stepped back, holding her towel even tighter. Didn't she trust me?

"Ryan, I heard what you said to Tony. I'm just a hot pussy that isn't worth fighting over. It's good to know you’re just like every fucking other man, only thinking with your goddamn cock!"

"I didn't mean it. I was just trying to make peace with Tony. You know how he's been since I took over his district." Some understanding crossed her face. "I also came to make sure you're okay," I soothed, taking a step closer toward her. "Nothing will happen to you, I promise. I won't let it. When I catch these bastards, they’re dead!"

"I don't need you to fight for me, Ryan. Tony will deal with it." Yeah, she wouldn't be saying that if she knew he was the reason she was in danger in the first place. I hoped Carlo was giving him hell downstairs.

"Tony is going to be out of town for a few days with Carlo. I'm afraid you have no choice but to accept my protection."

"Fuckinggreat!" she sighed while looking around, clearly frustrated. I knew this goddess wanted me, no matter how much she tried to act otherwise. How much longer were we going to deny our mutual desire? I was fighting a losing battle against myself. Surely Siena felt the same way. "Um...hello? I need to get changed, Ryan. Can you please leave now!?"

"I'll be downstairs when you’re ready. We need to discuss your plans for the next few days."

"I'll be at Cherries." Like fuck she would be!

"You're not dancing at the club until we know what we’re dealing with," I snarled. How would I be able to protect her at the club? Dancing was out of the fucking question.

"You're not my damn keeper, Ryan!"

"Carlo and Tony will agree with me. You won't be dancing at the club until I say so." By the look on her face, I thought she was about to explode with rage. If she had, I would have fucked her against the wall if the fucking stiffness of my cock was any indication. Luckily for Siena, she stormed off into the bathroom, slamming the door behind her. I guess that was her way of getting away from me before she slapped me again.

"Is Tony still with Carlo?" I asked Jamie when I found him and Bennett in the kitchen.

"Yeah."

"Did Frankie have anything else to say?" I questioned while Bennett was digging into some leftover pasta. Where did he put it all?

"Nope, but Paul really wants a piece of Trixie. He's been to Cherries and watched her. Frankie said he was talking about her pert ass cheeks and fuckable breasts." I clenched my fists. Why did every fucker want the same girl I did? They would all fucking die.

"Paul Jenkins is not getting anywhere near her," I seethed as Carlo's door slammed shut. I watched Tony rush outside to his car and speed off. Would he ever man up and accept his responsibilities?

"Someone doesn't look happy," Bennett snorted.

"I need to talk to Carlo," I muttered. "I'll be based here until he and Tony return from Miami."

"You're in charge?" Bennett grinned like a fool.

"Don't get any ideas, fuck face." I chuckled, making my way out of the kitchen.

"Maybe you would get the girl instead of Tony if you were second in command!"

Bennett yelled so the entire mansion would hear

"Shut the fuck up, asshole," I replied before I walked out. I could hear Jamie telling Bennett not to push his luck as I made my way to Carlo's office. I was so glad Bennett didn't know the truth about Siena and me.

Carlo was looking thoughtfully out of his window as I entered.

"Dare I ask how it went?" I questioned, distracting him from his thoughts.

"Ah, Ryan. I sent Tony out to cool off for a while. I told him if things didn't improve, I wouldn't be handing my empire over to him. He's been lying to me for months." The man in front of me looked absolutely exhausted; I knew Tony wasn't easy to control, I just didn’t realize the effect it was having until this moment. Carlo tried to be as fair as he could, but with his own son blatantly lying to him at every turn, Carlo had no choice but to give him a warning. Threatening his birthright was the only option he could use.

"I can understand why he didn't take that well."

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