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“I’ve seen you with my younger cousins, and they love you.”
“I don’t know what to tell you. I never thought I’d want a kid until I found out you might give me one.”
In that moment, I loved him more than ever. This love, it wasn’t human; it was something beyond, something divine.
“You want us to have kids?” I smiled through a few tears that refused to dry out.
“I…yeah. But not until you’re ready, and the next time you even suspect something like that, you come straight to me. I mean it, Cat.”
“I will.”
“Not that you will ever have a pregnancy scare. I’m not a fucking teenager. I should have known better.”
“Hey, don’t. If I’m not allowed to feel guilty, neither are you. I know better too. I know I should have started the pill by now, but I was more focused on spending time with you. I know I should have reminded you about the condoms, but when you’re inside me, it feels so amazing, like we’re fusing into one soul. I’ll talk to my doctor and get pills as soon as possible.”
“You don’t need to hurry. We will get thought this, baby girl, and maybe you’re fine as you say, but I will need some time be sure. You’re the most important thing in my life. I can’t take risks with you.”
“I love you, Monster.”
“Same here.”
“Hey, umm, are you and Gino good? I hate that I came between you two.”
“Surprisingly, yes. He’s…he’s a good fucking man. I didn’t deserve mercy, but he came to tell me what happened to you, and we talked. You’re not getting rid of me now, Cat. My boss ordered me to stay with you ‘till I die.”
I giggled and pulled Hugo in for a kiss. He attacked my lips with his, and it was good to know that even though he was planning on keeping his distance, he was still crazy for me. I could have a lot of fun with that.
“So that’s why you’re staying with me, huh? To please my brother.”
“It’s a sacrifice I’m willing to make.”
We melted into another kiss that was more than just a kiss. It was commitment, and love, and devotion. That day, I swore to love him like no one ever had, and a Nucci always keeps their word.
Acknowledgements*
I have a long list of people that I need to thank from the bottom of my heart for making this book possible.
Thank you, friends, for everything you did for me, for keeping me sane and pushing me forward, even when all I wanted was to stay still.
Simona, through thick and through thin, you have me forever. The best best friend anyone could ask for. No matter who your knight in shining armor is, I will always the dragon that guards you fiercely.
I was blessed with incredible friends that always made sure I followed my path: Antonia, thank you for being you and for listening to my book rants; Aida, thank you for all the wisdom and the long nights where you could have done much more interesting things than sit with me and talk about nothing and everything; Anca, thank you for showing me this world with your book recommendations; Liana, you are a priceless advisor, and I love you for trying to help me because most of the time, I’m in way over my head; Raluca (Lulu) girl, you know I love you! Thank you for sticking by my side.
Pang, who is so good to me, I could never repay her kindness and D, our baker extraordinaire.
Rita Roman, you have no idea how much I love you. You were the first smile I found when I started this journey, and for that, I have a Rita shaped hole in my heart forever. Thank you for sharing your love of books with me and your happy moments. (I’m still happy sobbing for you!)
Annie, you are my light at the end of the tunnel. I don’t know where I would be without your support, and more importantly, without you stopping me from doing something wrong. You made me laugh, and your stories made me cry, and that’s a deadly combination for my heart. I love you for everything you are.
Dilly! My crazy, beautiful, extremely hot artist! You’re my soulmate, and I can’t wait to come over there and get you drunk on raspberry vodka shots. If there were ever two people meant to be together, it’s you and me.
Thank you, Accacia, for this cover that is a piece of art and for all your guidance!
Alexandria, thank you for offering all your love and support! People like you need to be treasured!
And Monica Motherfucking James. Thank you for all your advice. When I first started writing this book, I was lost at sea, and it was your advice that got me out of it!
My family, my parents, and my readers, thank you all! I bow in front of you.
Diane??
