His Tesoro (Empire of Royals #1)

His Tesoro (Empire of Royals #1)

Author: Emilia Rossi Listening Length: 11h 54m

I’ve always dreamed of romance, but this wedding is strictly business. SOFIYA I’ve spent years hidden away to protect my father from the shame of having a defective daughter. The head of the Bratva can’t be associated with weakness—and to him, that’s all I am. That is, until a marriage alliance gives him the oppor...

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33. Sofiya

Matteo insisted we bring my wheelchair to Central Park. It was a smart decision since our outing would require a lot of walking, but it was a surprise that he wanted to be seen in public with me and my chair.

A car alarm made me jump, and Matteo tightened his hold on the back of my neck. I glanced up at him, my eyes lingering on the hard lines of his jaw. He was in a suit today but no tie, and the top few buttons were undone, giving me a peek of his golden skin.

We were outside the apartment, which butted against the west side of the park, while we waited for our guards to finish securing the area. I had been sure Matteo would refuse this outing. Why would he want to flaunt his damaged wife? But as we were out in the sunshine by the edge of the park, I wondered if my husband had been hesitant to go out because he was worried about safety. My safety.

Matteo shifted even closer to me, his eyes sweeping the street and his hand twitching towards the gun under his jacket as if enemies were about to jump out at us. His concern sent warmth through my belly and helped wash away my impatience as we waited.