Chapter 23
Christiano
I took off a week from work and let Enzo run everything while I got Sienna settled in the penthouse.
We’ve just met with Dr. Kahn, who explained everything in detail to me.
While we walk to where the SUV is parked, my mind works overtime to come up with solutions to make things easier for Sienna.
Climbing into the backseat, I wait until Nico drives us away from the doctor’s office before I tell Sienna, “I’ll get a second phone, and only you will have that number.
So, whenever you call, there’s no chance of the line being engaged.
” She visibly relaxes beside me, and a thankful smile forms on her face.
“Also, I think you should come to work with me for a few days so you can see what kind of systems I have in place to protect myself.”
“You won’t mind?”
“Not at all. I’m also going to assign more men to my protection detail, and I won’t take unnecessary risks. I have to stay at the top, but I’ll be less impulsive and more strategic.”
Seeing how much all the changes I’m willing to make mean to her, I continue to think of ways to ease her phobia.
Turning slightly in the seat, I grip her chin and lock eyes with her.
“I don’t chase danger, Sienna. I control it.
That’s my job, but Rosie makes sure every place I go to is secure before I arrive.
She watches our enemies like a hawk, and we know where they are at all times.
What happened at the restaurant will never happen again.
Rosie will see the attack coming before they get us. ”
That’s why I’ll pay hundreds of millions for whatever system Rosie wants.
Sienna lets out a breath of relief, and her body relaxes even more. “I didn’t know all of that.”
“And that’s why I’m bringing you to work with me.
The more you see how controlled everything is, the more it will help ease your fears.
” My eyes caress her face as I add, “And whenever you struggle, I want you to come to me. You don’t apologize and never hide it from me.
I want to be the one who helps you through it and grounds you. That’s very important to me.”
“Okay,” she agrees, her voice soft and obedient.
“And always remember, your fear doesn’t make you weak.” I can see how much she needed to hear me say that and make a mental note to remind her often. “It means you love me, and that gives me the strength to get through every day.”
She shifts closer and says, “Thank you for giving me some of my sanity back.” Leaning into me, she admits, “It’s been so difficult without you.”
“I’m here now.”
Silence falls around us as we drive to the warehouse, and when Nico parks in his usual spot right in front of the entrance, I say, “Welcome to my home away from home.”
“A warehouse?” Sienna asks as we climb out of the SUV.
I gesture around the area. “We can spot trouble coming a mile away, and there are cameras set up everywhere.” I point some of them out to her before I lead her inside.
I notice some of the men are gathered on the far right side, where a gym and lunch area are set up. Two of the new recruits who joined us a few months ago are fighting in the ring.
I take Sienna to the crates, and moving the lid of the nearest one, I show her the weapons. “We have enough firepower to eliminate any kind of threat.”
Her attention is drawn to the ring where the guys cheer because Ray knocked out Emilio.
“When a position opens up, the lower ranks fight to see who gets it. Ray just got promoted to the nightshift security team at one of the hotels,” I explain to her. “It makes them respect each other.”
“They fight well,” she comments, drawing a chuckle from me.
“No, princess. They have a lot to learn. Want a demonstration of how good Nico is?”
“Sure.”
“Listen up,” I call out, instantly commanding everyone’s attention. “First person who reaches me gets a bonus of ten thousand.”
Grins spread over their face, but when I give Nico a silent look telling him to protect me, they all let out groans.
“I’ll sweeten the deal,” I add. “If any of you can get to my wife, you get an immediate promotion as one of my personal bodyguards. No weapons.”
They all disarm, including Nico. I’m the only one who keeps my gun on me.
As the sixteen men begin to advance on Nico, I place my arm in front of Sienna and move her partially behind me.
“Stay where you are, princess.” Nico lunges into action, instantly knocking out two men with a single move, while I tell Sienna, “If we’re ever attacked, always stay behind me.
I’ll move you if I need to, and never think that you’re in the way or distracting me. ”
“Okay.”
Seven of them get past Nico, making my mouth curl into a grin, and as they come for Sienna, I move a few steps forward so I have space to move.
Ray throws a punch, but I easily sidestep it.
Grabbing hold of his neck, I yank him down while bringing up my knee, knocking him out before blocking the next two guys by twisting my body into the air and delivering a kick to one while hammer punching the other.
Landing on my feet, I dart to Sienna, grabbing hold of her and yanking her out of the other four men's reach.
“Oh my God,” she half-chuckles, half-shrieks, and hearing excitement instead of panic, I continue to fight.
Nico grabs two of the men by the back of their collars and rips them off their feet, while I go for the last two.
Luke comes at me with speed and years of training, and seeing how serious he is, I focus all my attention on him. He’s been with the Cosa Nostra for six years and has proven himself an asset to the organization.
When I see that Nico is taking on Pino, I lunge at Luke. He matches my footwork step by step, and neither of us gets a successful punch in.
A smile stretches over my face when he actually makes me work up a sweat, and for the next few minutes, I test his endurance.
“Come on, my capo,” Sienna shouts as if she’s a cheerleader. “You’ve got this.”
Hearing her call me her capo, I feign a punch, and when Luke jerks to the left, I headbutt him while burying my fist in his kidney. He staggers back, and I catch him so he doesn’t fall. “Breathe through it.” I pat his cheek, giving him a proud look. “You did good. Congrats on your promotion.”
“I didn’t get to Mrs. Falco,” he wheezes.
“I never would’ve let you. It was an impossible task.”
He grins through the pain. “Thanks, boss. I won’t let you down.”
When I turn around, there’s a beautiful smile on Sienna’s face. She breaks out into a run and flings her body into my arms. “My hero.”
“No. I’m pretty sure you called me your capo,” I say with a chuckle.
She kisses the hell out of me in front of my men, and when they all let out hollers and whistles, I hold up my middle finger. Sienna’s laughter bubbles against my lips, and when she pulls back, she looks truly happy.
I drink in the sight, and when I just stare at her, she whispers, “What?”
“You look happy.”
“That’s because I am.” Hooking her arm through mine, she leans into me as we walk to the office. “The last time I saw you sparring with Augusto was the day our Dads put you both on your assses.”
“Christ, baby, I was still training back then,” I mutter.
As we enter the office, I shut the door behind us and lock it.
“I didn’t know you could fight like that.” She moves in front of me and places her hand on my ribs as she stares up at me with a mixture of desire and trust. “It helps a lot knowing you can kick ass.”
I lift my hands, and while my eyes caress every inch of her beautiful face, I brush my palms over the sides of her head. “Do you feel better?”
Sienna nods. “It’s still there, but between the medication and all the effort you’re putting in, it’s very manageable.”
“You can have Ciro and Alfio bring you to the warehouse any time. No area of the Cosa Nostra is off limits to you.”
Her lips curve in a loving smile. “Thank you.”
“I’m also adding six more men to your security detail.” When her lips part, I silence her with a quick kiss. “It’s for my peace of mind.”
“I wasn’t going to argue.”
“Good.” Gripping hold of her hips, I push her back until she’s pressed up against my desk. I reach past her, and opening my laptop, I type in the code before going to the security app and pressing a couple of keys.
“What’s that?” Sienna asks.
“I’m disabling the camera in the office so we don’t traumatize Rosie.” Shutting the laptop, I move it to the side.
Laughter bursts from my woman as I lift her to sit on the desk. Towering over her, I drag my nose up her jaw while inhaling a deep breath of her. “You have no idea how many days I sat in this office, fantasizing about fucking you on my desk.”
The atmosphere between us changes from light to heavy with desire. Lifting my head, I look at her with hooded eyes while I unbuckle my belt.
“Panties off, princess, and don’t make a sound. I don’t want the men to hear you.”
She takes off her underwear, and leaning back, she braces herself on the desk while spreading her legs.
I practically salivate at the erotic sight. Stepping closer as I free my hard-on, I wrap my other arm around her so I can support her back. As I drag my cock through her slit, I love how fucking hot and wet she is for me.
Lowering my head until our faces are an inch apart, I lock eyes with her while I keep thrusting through her slit, coating my cock with her arousal.
I watch as Sienna’s cheeks flush, and a need for more darkens her green eyes.
“Need me to fuck you, princess?”
“God, yes.” She grabs hold of the back of my neck. When I keep teasing her, she growls, “Fuck me now, my capo. Show me who I belong to.”
Positioning myself at her entrance, I thrust fucking hard.
Sienna’s nails dig into the back of my neck as her lips part with a loud gasp.
“Not a sound,” I order as I brace my hands on either side of her.
She wraps her legs around my ass, and as I begin to move with forceful thrusts. Her breaths explode over my lips every time I fill her.
“I will always need you,” she moans, her eyes not leaving mine for a second. “I love how you fuck me, so dominant and forceful. It makes me feel special, like you’re claiming me.”
Her words unravel me at the speed of light, and grabbing her hips, I yank her to me as I pound into her slick pussy.
Sienna falls backward and her back arches. When whimpers and moans begin to spill from her, I cover her mouth with my hand to smother the sounds.
Watching her come makes my own orgasm strike hard, and I clench my jaw as I find indescribable pleasure in my wife's body.