Page 33 of Capone
“There’s nothing to really tell. We’ve been spending time together and that’s it,” I said.
“So, in other words, you’re a soon-to-be taken man?” Gunner asked with sarcasm.
“Something like that.” I shrugged, taking a sip of my beer. Thankfully, the conversation moved on from me. After a little over an hour, the girls were setting out the chafing dishes. Giovanna wasn’t too far behind as she set up the dessert table.
She went all out with a red velvet cake, German chocolate cake, lemon cake, and a carrot cake. The guys were practicallysalivating as she placed each of the cakes down. When Giovanna turned around, she jumped from all the eyes that were on her.
I didn’t think anyone warned her how serious the guys take dessert around here. Giovanna spotted me and power walked over to me. “Should I be nervous?”
“If your desserts are as sweet as you, Sugar, then you have nothing to worry about,” I told her.
Her cheeks turned rosy at my comment. I chuckled, placing a soft kiss to her forehead.
“Mommy?” Gabi’s small voice broke through the connection.
“Yes, baby?” Giovanna asked, bending down to face Gabi.
I knew I shouldn’t, but I couldn’t help it. My eyes dropped to that perfect ass of hers. Dirty thoughts took over and now I was envisioning bending her over the nearest surface and having my way with her.
I’d been trying to keep my dirty thoughts at bay but that was easier said than done. I had never wanted a woman this damn bad. The only reason I hadn’t really tried anything lately was because of Gabi. I didn’t want her catching us in a compromising position. Plus, I didn’t want any interruptions when I finally made my move, so I had been buying my time.
“Can I sit with my fwiends?” Gabi pointed to the table where most of the kids were. Angel and Blade’s three daughters were behind Gabi, giving Giovanna the biggest puppy dog eyes. Giovanna face softened, seeing how the girls didn’t want to separate from one another.
“Of course, sweetheart,” Giovanna agreed.
Dinner went on without a hitch. By the time everyone started in on the desserts, I watched Giovanna fidget in her seat, waiting for the verdict. Tiny was the most crazed brother for a good dessert. Giovanna watched as he took a bite quickly followed by another.
“Tell me it isn’t too late to claim you,” Tiny said with a serious face. The brothers around the table howled with laughter along with Giovanna.
Me?
I didn’t find one damn thing funny about it.
“Unless you’re ready to meet your maker, I suggest your greedy ass grab another slice of cake and shut it.”
I didn’t care if Tiny was six ten and built like a mountain. I’d chop his ass down like a tree if he eventhoughtof making a move on Giovanna.
“Capone!” Giovanna admonished.
“Sugar,” I countered. I let my voice drop a few octaves. I watched as a shiver rocked her body. Her lips parted open before she hurriedly snapped them closed.
“I know that look.” Madison snickered.
“W-what?” Giovanna stammered, turning away from me.
“Oh nothing,” she sing-songed.
I chuckled at the blush coating Giovanna’s cheeks. When dinner was finally over, Gabi was bordering the line of a meltdown. She didn’t want to leave Angel and Blade’s girls and vice versa.
“I promise to bring you back tomorrow for a play date. How does that sound?” Giovanna tried bargaining with Gabi.
“O-okay,” Gabi sniffled. She walked over to me with a hung head, and I swooped her up, rubbing her back. Gabi placed her head on my shoulder, wrapping her arms around my neck.
Giovanna stared at us with the same look of admiration she had every time Gabi and I interacted with one another.
Before we left, Cara let Giovanna know Gabi was welcome anytime to play with the girls. With promises to be back the next day, I grabbed hold of Giovanna’s hand, and we left the clubhouse. By the time we made it to my truck, Gabi was fast asleep on my shoulder.
After getting Gabi strapped into her car seat, I took them to the hotel. I never thought much about having a family. I knew it would happen one day, but I didn’t exactly sit back and dream about it.
