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“Should I even ask?”
“No, you’ll figure it out,” I reply.
Jace kisses the top of Ny’s head and takes off. I fight against moving closer to her to place my hand on her back. Nonno and Ming come into view, having breakfast on the pergola and I think better of it. I glance at Ny and grin to myself as I flick my gaze over her.
“Hey, you might want to go up and soak in the tub.”
She looks up at me and bites her lip. “Is it obvious?”
“Hell yeah,” I laugh. “I should have placed you in the tub last night. That walk is a dead giveaway.”
She throws a punch at my arm. I dodge it, then pull her into a brotherly-looking hug. Placing my lips to her ear, I whisper, “I can’t wait to spend the weekend fucking you. Get your rest now.”
I release her and watch as she walks away to head into the house. She looks so fucking adorable in my T-shirt. I miss her already.
Schooling my features, I walk over to join Ming and Nonno. I’m shirtless and in a pair of gray sweats. Although I’m not looking at Ming, I’m observing her reaction to my presence.
My Ny is a beautiful woman and she’s already wealthy without me. I need to know the people around her aren’t jealous or envious of her. She has to be able to trust the women closest to her.
I note that Ming takes me in, but she looks away quickly. I question if it’s because she’s shy or if she’s doing it out of respect for Ny. I start to fill my plate with fruit as I wait for the staff to bring out my breakfast.
“Ming, would you mind giving me and my grandson a moment?”
She wipes her mouth and stands. “No, not at all. I’m going to go catch up with Nyla.”
“Thank you.”
Nonno watches until Ming disappears. I bite into a piece of mango. I already know what’s coming.
“It’s the way you look at her. From the time she arrived how you feel has been written all over your face. When she’s near you your posture reads possession. These are the things I’ve noticed. Those are the things you need to work on.”
“Anything else?”
“She is the same with you. She will need to learn to control her feelings as well. The rumors about you and Jace have taken on life. However, having her here exposes you all. I would think she was the third person in your relationship. This isn’t what you want,sì?”
“No, she can never be thought of as ours.”
“Then you now know what to fix.”
“Thanks, Nonno.”
He nods and goes back to his breakfast. My waffles and sausage are brought out and I dive in as I think over what my grandfather has said.
“Oh, and my Michelangelo,” he says, pulling me from my thoughts.
“Yes?”
“I wantnipotifrom you, but be wise about when you choose to make that happen,capisce?”
“Capisce.”
He doesn’t have to worry about this. I don’t plan to get Ny pregnant ever. My feelings from last night rise again. Nope, fatherhood is a weakness I can’t afford.
* * *
Jace
I’m on my way to prepare for my task when my name is called. I turn to find Giuseppe staring at me. He gestures with his head for me to follow him.
