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She frowns at me. “Who wants to know?”
“I’m on a date,” I tell Franco. “I’ll call you when I’m done.”
“Come over for a drink.”
“Okay.”
I end the call then focus my attention on Eden. “So, what’s your last name?”
“Taylor.” She gestures with her chin at my phone. “Who were you talking to?”
“One of my friends.”
“Oh.”
Walking closer, I lean over her and press a kiss to her mouth. “I’m going to head out. It’s late, and you probably need to get some sleep.”
“Yeah.” She gets up off the couch and walks me to the door. “Thanks for this evening.”
I press another kiss to her mouth. “You’re welcome.”
I leave the apartment and head down the stairs. When I exit the building, I immediately spot one of the local gang’s scouts before he hurries around a corner.
I press the fob to unlock the SUV’s doors and climb in. Starting the engine, I pull away from the curb, my eyes scanning the area as I slowly drive down the road. Not even a mile up, I see Frankie’s black sedan. When I pull up behind him, he gets out while his friends remain in the car.
As he comes up beside my SUV, I let the window down.
“Mr. La Rosa,” he says with respect coating his tone. “It’s not every day we see you in these parts.”
My eyes lock with his, and with the full force of the Cosa Nostra in my voice, I say, “If anything happens to Eden Taylor or her neighbor Tyrone, there will be hell to pay.”
“She your girl?” he asks. When I nod, he says, “I’ll spread the word.”
“Want to make some money on the side?” I ask.
“I’m always looking for extra cash.” He glances around us. “What you got in mind?”
“Keep her safe without her knowing.”
He nods, his eyes constantly roaming the area for any threats. “Sure. I can do that.”
When I start to let the window up, Frankie walks back to his sedan and gets in.
Frankie and his men wait for me to drive past before they follow me to the border of Brownsville. Flashing their lights, they make a U-turn, then head back the way they came.
Feeling better that I have some kind of protection detail on Eden, I drive to Franco’s place.
Chapter 14
Eden
When Dario leaves, I shut the door and lean against it.
Wow.
Lifting a hand to my face, I brush the tips of my fingers over my lips.
I’ve never been kissed like that.
