Chapter Twenty-Five
GAbrIELLA-ROSE
I HAD BEEN SO nervous when I walked into the private dining room, even with Nico behind me. I knew I had made the right decision with the dress when I saw the look on Hudson’s face. In one moment, he went from the loving man I knew to a man who wanted to devour me in the bedroom. This gave me a small amount of confidence, that I could elicit a reaction like that just by walking into a room wearing this dress. However, I was still worried about what I was going to say this evening.
As soon as I felt Nico’s hand on my back, I felt his calming influence come over me again. What was it about these two men that made me feel so alive?
I knew I had to tell them both my feelings, not just Hudson. I had to make sure that Nico stayed here with us as I explained everything. I was pleased when Hudson agreed. When Hudson took my hand in his, it gave me the confidence I needed to speak.
I watched intensely as I told Hudson everything, trying to gauge how he was feeling. When I saw the confusion come over his face first, I was worried how he would take my feelings for the both of them. It came as a little relief when he squeezed my hand and said that both he and Nico were happy that I loved them both.
Looking over at Nico, I could see he was indeed happy. However, that soon changed when Hudson said I needed to hear what he had to say before I made any kind of decision. That was only compounded when he continued to speak.
“So, I need to tell you something about Nico and myself. Something that might shock you.”
I looked at Hudson in confusion. What could he tell me about the two of them that would shock me? I knew they were close and best friends. There really wasn’t much else that there could be to their relationship, was there? I looked at Nico sitting beside me, who gave me a smile and placed his hand on my arm.
“Just listen to what Hud has to say, Rosa. Then, once you have heard everything, you can ask questions and make a decision. Okay?”
Nico took one of my hands in his and started to draw circles on it to calm my worry and nerves. No matter what he did, though, it didn’t settle my unease at what Hudson was about to say. Nico smiled at me sweetly and gave me a slight nod of the head as if to say turn to Hudson. I turned my head and looked at Hudson who had a worried expression on his face as he spoke.
“Please don’t worry, Gaby. I’m sure it isn’t as bad as you think.”
I took a deep, calming breath and gestured for Hudson to continue.
“So, as I said, what I am about to say may shock you. As you know, Nico and I are best friends, but we are more than that. We are also lovers. We are both bisexual.”
I managed to stop myself from gasping, as I didn’t want to make matters worse. I knew this was probably as difficult for Hudson to say as it was for me to comprehend, so I thought it best to let him tell me everything before I made a comment. However, everything I had felt was starting to make sense. The way they were together. The closeness I had felt between them. All the signs were there; I just didn’t put two and two together.
“I guess I should fill you in. I had never had any feelings for a man before. It wasn’t long after I had come to New York. I was feeling down about the fact I had lost you to Vincent that night. Nico kindly gave me a place to stay and we both got slightly drunk one night and were fooling around a bit. I didn’t know then that Nico liked me, that he always had, and that was one of the reasons he moved away. Because he couldn’t stand to see me with the women I went out with.”
I could feel Nico squeeze my hand as Hudson was telling the story. This must have hurt him to hear as well. I watched as Hudson looked over to Nico, who had an unshed tear in his eye. I wasn’t sure if he wanted to continue until he took a deep breath and spoke again.
“As I said, we were fooling around a bit, and somehow I ended up falling onto him. I’m not sure what switched inside me, but I kissed him. Nico, of course, was the gentleman and wouldn’t allow anything to go further than that while I was drunk, so we just spent the night together in bed. I woke up the next morning to find myself wrapped around Nico’s body and realized that I didn’t regret a thing. Our relationship kind of just flourished from there.
“After speaking, we realized that there was something missing from our relationship. We both wanted to share a woman in our lives. So we spent the next two years trying to find someone. But we could never find the right person until now.”
I had to admit I was shocked to hear that both Hudson and Nico were bisexual, but there was also something alluring about it. The thought of watching them together sent shivers through my body. I looked from Hudson to Nico. They both sat there waiting for me to say something, but before I could speak, Nico squeezed my hand and started to talk.
“There is something else, though, Rosa. Something far more important than our relationship. It’s something you really need to consider before you decide if you want a life with both of us.”
My head spun around to look at Nico. Gone was the smile that he previously sported, and now he looked serious and concerned.
“Nico, you’re starting to worry me now.”
“I don’t want you to be worried, principessa, but you need to know everything first.”
The fact that he was now calling me princess instead of Rosa made me realize how important this was to him, and Hudson.
Nico gave me a sad smile and continued. “As you have gathered, I am Italian by birth. My name is Dominico Veronese.”
I gasped when I heard Nico say his full name. It was a name I had heard mentioned several times when I was in the presence of Mikhail and his associates. But that didn’t worry me. What did worry me was that meant that Nico was a mafia boss.
“I can tell from your reaction that you have already guessed what I am going to say. Yes, I am the head of the Veronese Family and a Mafia don. We aren’t the biggest family in New York, and most of our dealings are legitimate businesses. Still, some of the things we have done in the past haven’t been legal. Perhaps you can understand my need for the car we came in this evening now. Anyway, I needed to tell you the truth before you made a decision. You would be protected by every member of the family, as Hud is, but you would still be at some risk. Only you can decide if a relationship with us is worth that risk.”
I was both shocked and relieved at what I had just been told. The fact that they didn’t care I was in love with both of them, and that it was what they wanted, gave me hope for the future. But was the relationship worth the risk?
I looked at both the men that I had fallen deeply in love with and realized that yes, it was. They had cared for me so much in the past few weeks. How could I not continue this relationship? Nico had already proven to me how he would protect me at all costs, and both of them had shown me what true love was. I didn’t hesitate any further with my answer.
“Yes, it is worth the risk. I cannot see a life without both of you in it.”
I looked toward Hudson as I spoke and saw the look of relief on his face. I turned to Nico and saw his beaming face. I knew then I had made the right decision. There really was no other choice that I could make. I was completely smitten with both of them. I saw a smirk come over Nico’s face as he spoke.
“Does that mean I finally get to kiss Rosa?”
I looked over at Hudson, who replied.
“I don’t know. Does it, Gaby?”
I turned back to Nico and just nodded my head to say it was fine.
“Thank fuck for that. I have waited two fucking weeks for this. Get over here now.”
I was pulled from my chair in an instant and onto Nico’s lap. I expected him to crash his lips against mine, but he placed his hand gently on my face and moved his face toward me, pressing his lips against mine so tenderly. I finally felt the tingles going through my body as our kiss turned heated quickly, but still slow and sensual. My hands instantly went around his body and into his hair, pulling me closer. I heard a groan behind us, and then the words I had been desperate to hear since I first met them.
“Bedroom. Now. Both of you.”
I felt Nico chuckle underneath me as he pulled away from our kiss. His eyes were full of love and lust as he looked at me.
“I guess I’d better show you the way.”
I got up from Nico’s lap and walked over to Hudson. He immediately pulled me into his body and started to kiss me. It wasn’t long before I felt Nico pressing into me from behind. I suddenly felt alive between these two men, my body instantly reacting to their touch. I could feel myself starting to get wet as I felt Nico’s warm breath on my neck as he started to kiss my neck.
“Is this what you wanted?”
I could feel myself almost melt at the sound of Nico’s voice – so smooth, dark and dreamy in its tone. I was completely lost in the moment but desperate to have the two of them in bed, especially feeling both of their hard cocks digging into me. Hudson broke the kiss and looked down into my eyes. The lust in his gaze was clearly visible as he watched Nico continue to kiss my neck.
“I believe I told the pair of you to go to the bedroom.” The tone of Hudson’s voice was stern and dominant, and I could tell that it was my sir talking to me, and not just a lover.
I lowered my head slightly and spoke. “Yes, sir.”
I continued to look down and went to walk away, but felt a finger under my chin gently lift my head to look into the eyes of my sir.
“There’s my Angel.”
I followed Nico into the room next to the dining area. As soon as I walked into it, I was immediately reminded of the playroom back in Detroit. It was almost the exact same layout, as if Hudson had planned it that way. I walked over to the settee and removed my dress; however, this time I chose to keep my expensive lingerie on. I wanted Hudson to be able to appreciate it for at least a little while before he made me take it off. I heard a sharp intake of breath and a groan behind me. I turned around to find Nico lying naked on the bed already.
“Fuck, principessa, I’m holding on by a thread here, and you’re not helping walking around wearing that.”
I smirked as I sauntered over to the corner of the room to take my usual position in front of my master’s chair. I purposely bent over to give Nico a full show of my ass, eliciting another groan from his direction.
The confidence was now growing inside me. I knew I had made the right decision with both my clothing options, as I had both my men eating out of the palm of my hand. I carefully lowered myself down onto my knees and got into position, presenting myself to my sir. Just as I had gotten myself comfortable, I heard the door to the room open and Hudson walking toward me.