stiffly on the edge of the enormous bed, watching as Leonardo removed his tie with deliberat

nardo mused, his deep voice laced with amu

ing her eyes. "What d

oodsy and laced with expensive cologne-filled her senses. He re

ay. "I'm not

but you are my wife. And tha

epped back, loosening the buttons on his shirt. "Ge

bathroom. Only then did she exhale, curling her hands in

ocking. A maid entered, carrying an elegant breakfa

nd staircase to find Leonardo seated at the dining table,

for you," he said

ary. "What kin

e in public. Attend meetings, stand

"And what do I

arkened. "Your f

tched. "What

ircling. If you do as I say, I will ensure the Morettis remain u

. She hated him. But she cou

. "Fine. I'll play

nto a victorious

me. Leonardo paraded her around at business meetings and extravagant events, his grip

ruthless businessman. He was feared. Respected. And everyone wh

Enzo Ricci, one of Leonardo's closest allies. He raise

lite smile. "I

kled. "Sm

r. His hand rested possessively on her lower back, his breath

her heart pounding

he couldn't name. "Keep playing the game, Is

a terrifying part of her wa