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I nod, and shoving my hands into my pockets, I watch as they hold each other for a little longer.
Eden is the first to pull back. She tries to smile, but her busted lip stops her.
“I’m okay. Just a couple of bumps and bruises,” she says to put Tyrone at ease.
“The doctor’s just keeping her overnight because she has a concussion. We can take her home tomorrow morning,” I mention, seeing as I have to discuss something important with them.
“You’ll need to bring me some clothes,” Eden tells Tyrone.
“Okay.”
“Actually, you need to pack enough clothes for a couple of weeks,” I drop the bomb while locking eyes with Tyrone. “Eden’s coming home with me, and because I know she’ll be worried about you, I think it would be best if you stayed in one of my guestrooms.”
“Why would I be worried?” Eden asks. “Do you think the drug dealers will come after me again and try to hurt Tyrone?”
I shake my head. “No. But we’re going to war against Miguel’s group, and I can’t have you out there.”
“Who’s Miguel?” Tyrone asks.
“The fucker responsible for the drugs flooding Brownsville and the rest of New York,” I answer.
Eden places her hand on Tyrone’s forearm. “Will you come with me? Please?”
He inhales a deep breath before letting it out slowly. “Yeah. Anything for my baby girl.”
She leans her head against his shoulder. “Thank you.”
Happy that the conversation went well, I say, “Eden should get some sleep.”
“I’ll go pack our stuff. Want me to meet you here tomorrow?” Tyrone asks.
Digging my SUV’s keys out of my pocket, I hand them to him. “There’s an SUV parked out front. Take it. I’ll text you my address. Once you’re done packing, head over to my place. I’ll notify my housekeeper that you’re coming.”
“Okay,” he agrees. “I haven’t driven in a while.”
“It’s okay.” A smile curves the corners of my mouth. “The SUV is insured.”
“I’ll be careful,” he assures me before nodding toward the doorway. “Can we talk alone?”
“Sure.” I glance at Eden, who’s crawling beneath the covers again. “I’ll be right outside the door.”
“Okay.”
I follow Tyrone into the hallway, and when he turns to face me, there’s a worried expression tightening his features.
“With you being in the mafia, will Eden be in danger?”
I shake my head. “No. I’ll keep her safe.” Knowing he needs to hear the words, I place my hand on his shoulder and say, “Eden is mine, and no one will dare lay a finger on her now that the word is out there. She has the full force of the Cosa Nostra protecting her.”
He nods, then gives me a relieved smile. “Thanks for finding her and bringing her home.”
Aware of the tight bond between Eden and Tyrone, I murmur, “I would’ve done the same if you were the one they took. You’re important to Eden, which means you’re important to me.”
He lets out a chuckle. “Never thought I’d have a mafia boss say that to me.”
Returning his smile, I mutter, “Yeah.” I nod in the direction of the exit. “Get going, and don’t take too long at the apartment. Grab what you need and get out of there.”
Tyrone nods, but before he can walk away, I add, “Take my number so you can call me if something happens.”
