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I keep trying to hold on to the memory of the night we slept together. How she tasted, how our bodies moved together. I’d give anything to be back there again.
But I would also hate to make a move and ruin one of the best things I’ve got right now.
CHAPTER 18
Isabella
Iused to think it was ridiculous when people would say they were so happy their hearts felt close to bursting. But I feel something similar to that as I watch Graham crouch down to give Maria a hug goodbye. He and Matthew fist bump and he ruffles his hair fondly.
“The two of you are officially on my list of favorite people,” he tells them.
The twins beam. It’s not often they meet adults they like—most adults in their life have a tendency to disappear on them. But one meeting with Graham and I can tell they’re attached. And I like seeing them together, maybe a little too much. They run toward the car already waiting for us while I wait to say my goodbyes.
“I won’t be able to see you again until next week,” Graham tells me. “I’ve got to go to D.C. over the weekend.”
“That’s not a problem for me,” I say lightly. “You’re the one that’s obsessed with me.”
He doesn’t correct me on that. His green eyes are light as he stares at me.
“Thanks for today,” I tell him. “I know it can’t have been easy moving your schedule around.”
“It was nothing, Isa. Let me know whenever they want to see me again, I’ll make time.”
Something tightens in my throat. “Okay,” I agree softly. “Thanks again, Gray.” I shift closer, rising on my toes to kiss him on the cheek. “I’ll see you next week.”
His eyes are stormier when I lean away, and I suddenly want so badly to know what he’s thinking. But judging by the dangerous gleam in his eyes, I have an idea.
“Goodbye, Sunshine.”
I offer him one last smile before walking toward the car. I called one of the capos to pick up me and the twins from the park to take us home. Which proves to be a mistake because as soon as we walk through the doors, Enzo’s waiting for us. His arms are crossed as he looks from me to the twins.
“Don’t you all look happy,” he comments. “Where are you guys coming from?”
“I picked them up from school. Like I always do,” I reply.
“That wasn’t what I asked,” my cousin retorts.
I roll my eyes before looking at the twins. “Go to your rooms.”
They do so immediately while I turn toward the jackass.
“You really need to stop acting like you’re our father,” I tell Enzo, walking past him and heading for the kitchen. He follows me, and I can practically feel the wave of displeasure wafting from him.
“You were with Graham Steele. Carlos said he saw him at the park.”
Fucking Carlos. I should have just called an Uber to take us home. Then again, it’s not like I did anything wrong. I have nothing to hide.
“Yes, and?” I press, grabbing an apple from the fridge and biting into it.
Enzo’s jaw clenches. “Is there any reason why you and the kids are meeting up with a man who’s a brother-in-law to the Mincettis?”
“Sure there is,” I state.
“And are you going to tell me?”
I smile, studying him for a couple of seconds. Riling him up is always so fun. He likes to pretend he’s this calm, in-control person at all times, but he’s just like anyone else. And he has strong emotions, even though he tries to hide it.
“Isabella,” Enzo growls.
