Page 133 of Dangerous Intent

“About all that.” He caressed my cheek, but the seriousness in his expression worried me. “We’re not going back to New York.”

“Then where are we going?”

“On an adventure.”

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Marchello

I heldLissia’s face between my hands, kissing her slowly and vowing to always make her smile. Miami was a wake-up call. One that I never wanted to repeat. I came too close to losing her.

“What kind of adventure?” Lissia’s voice held more apprehension than I would have liked. “Why can’t we go home?”

“I thought you would like a proper honeymoon. Italy, France, Spain, and Greece.”

“Which one?”

“All of them.” I brushed my lips along her cheek, hoping to persuade her without a fight. “You can shop in the most expensive stores and eat in the finest restaurants.”

“We’re going on the run, aren’t we?” Her brow furrowed. “Why?”

“That’s the safest route for us right now.” I didn’t want to take her away, but I didn’t see a choice. “It won’t be forever. Just until things settle down and I know what I’m dealing with.”

“What about Christmas?”

“We’ll be together.”

“But the others won’t be with us.”

“I didn’t expect Diego.” I clasped her hand in mine. “He already sent Danny to kidnap you, and I don’t know what else he’s capable of. But I have to stay ahead of him. I’m not going to have you out in the open. My family has properties abroad.”

It was better for us to get away from New York. The more we moved around, the harder it would be for Diego to come at me.

“How long will we be gone?” Lissia asked.

“Long enough for me to figure out what Diego wants.”

“That isn’t an answer.”

“I don’t have an answer.”

She ran her hand through her wet hair, but she didn’t argue. I wasn’t sure if that was a good or bad sign.

I wiped water drops from her face. “This will be a good opportunity for you to clear your head and make peace with what happened tonight. It’s been chaotic for months. You need a break—a chance to reset.”

“An expensive honeymoon in all of those romantic places does entice me.”

I trailed my hand down her body and rested it on her stomach, smiling and imagining what she would look like pregnant.

“Who knows?” I rubbed her stomach. “Maybe while we’re away, I’ll put a baby in here.”

“I want that more than anything.” Her smile lit up her whole face. “I dream about having a family with you. A wild little boy with dark hair and serious eyes. A real mama’s boy too.”

“What if I want a spoiled little girl who can wrap me around her finger?”

“You already have her.” She laughed. “But I can share you.”

“I’m going to give you everything you’ve ever dreamed of.” I kissed the corner of her mouth, leaving my hand on her stomach. “We’re just going to have to do it a little differently for now.”