Page 6 of A Treasure To Keep (Leone Legacy #2)

Without processing more of Luci’s reaction, I turn toward Marco, excited to get him the fuck out of this room. “Ok, ass. Don’t get comfortable. I’m kicking you out. You can go back to chasing tail like a homeless man asking for money.”

Of course, the only thing he brings is a smart-ass answer when I shove him out of the room.

“El, I’m heartbroken. I need to make sure—you know, as Alessandro’s best friend—that everything is good for him.

While I’m here, you can try on some of the same things too.

I’ll fill in for Andrea then tell him the favorites.

Call it research for all intents and purposes. ” Fuckin. Marco.

I know Luci picks up on the silence that’s a hair too long before I snap myself back into reality. “Whatever. No one asked for your opinion.”

I pound on the door, hoping to get Marco out of the room ASAP. “Enzo! Come get Marco out of here, per favore e grazie. Bye-bye!” Enzo scans his finger to unlock the door, finally opening it to let Marco out.

Marco raises his arms in surrender as he walks out of the door.

“Alright! Alright! I’ll leave. If Alessandro doesn’t approve of the clothes you’ve picked out for Luci, I’m blaming you.

” Thankfully, he disappears down the hallway seconds before Enzo gently shuts the door, making sure it doesn’t close on me. What a gentleman.

I swear I’ve rolled my eyes more in the last couple of hours than I have in my entire life.

I will say I’m excited to have Luci by myself, hoping it makes her more comfortable with me.

“Alright, babe, let’s get this show on the road.

I know these guys are intense, and I definitely don’t approve of their dumbass actions, but my job is to take you from cute to smoking hot.

Also, I’ve decided we’re going to be best friends.

You’re adorable and I can see the spunk behind your eyes begging to be released.

I can help you bring that spunk out. In the meantime, let’s have fun draining Alessandro’s money! ”

She’s silent, only my voice filling the air as I teach her how to put on makeup. We keep everything fairly simple, but I know she’s secretly having fun when she tries to hide her smile.

I swear I can see a blue spark in her hazel eyes when she notices how naturally beautiful she is. Potentially for the first time.

“Yes! Perfect! Now, the fun part. What do you normally wear for lingerie? I don’t want to shock you and throw you into something you wouldn’t wear. Unless you give me creative freedom, of course.” Please give me creative freedom!

That sparkle in her eyes dissipates into insecurity when I mention sexy clothes. I’m convinced someone in her life mentioned her body, not only from a ‘don’t have sex until marriage’ point but also from a ‘be skinnier’ standpoint. If she only knew how much I understood.

“Normally I wear a regular bra and underwear. I’ve never worn lingerie. I’ve never had anyone to wear it for.” Of course, that’s how she thinks.

I know exactly what I need to find for her.

Something to give her confidence while keeping her comfortable.

“First off, you do not need to be wearing it for anyone except yourself, and two, that’s fine.

Here, we’ll do a few basic bra and panty sets and maybe one or two fun things.

Ok, let’s do a black unlined lace bra and underwear set.

Black is simple and men love lace. Don’t ask me why.

It’s hardwired into their brain or something.

The unlined bra will give a slight peek at your nipples and the tease is the hot part about it.

Then, for fun, we can do this purple bodysuit.

Purple will also bring out your eyes, the deep v will show off your awesome tits, and since it’s high-cut, it’ll accentuate these fabulous hips we both have.

Trust me, babe, when my boyfriend saw me in this he came in his pants right then right there.

Men are simple creatures. You just have to know how to use that to your advantage. Now here. Take them.”

She pleases me when she hesitantly takes them, holding them close to her chest. I have doubts that she will try them on.

Tonight at least. New goal: make Luci confident enough to love, love, LOVE lingerie.

“I think I need to try these on privately. You’ve been infinitely nicer than anyone else here. Thank you for everything.”

“Alright, babe, have fun with your new style. I know this is a shit situation, but I promise I’m here for you.

I need to head out though because I have a date with the hottest man alive.

I’ll be back in a week-ish to help you with your wedding dress.

My number should be programmed into your phone, you can send me inspo for some dresses.

I’ll chat with you soon. And remember what I said, men are simple creatures. They’re easy to fool.”

Enzo unlocks the door after a few knocks, allowing me to strut out.

I leave the items I brought for her behind, giving her space to experiment.

Alessandro will get my bill for everything, and they can return anything Luci doesn’t want.

I highly doubt they’ll send anything back.

Similarly to my family, the Leones don’t examine their bills before paying them.

Those dollars are simply a number. Unless it has seven figures, it’s practically pocket change to the Leones.

Shit. I realize at that moment that I didn’t drive, leaving me stuck here until someone drives me back to the shop. I pick up my handbag I left outside Luci’s room, and turn to Enzo. “Do you know who’s taking me back to the store?”

“I’ll find that out. You go down to the kitchen, and someone will come and grab you.

I think Marco is busy, but Alessandro will make sure someone’s available to take you back.

” Enzo is slowly becoming my favorite out of the guys, professional yet kind.

Even when he doesn’t let me convince him to break the rules.

I’m making my way to the kitchen when Marco grabs me on the second floor.

He drags me into the closest room, wrapping his hand around my neck to hold me in place.

I thrash in his hold, wanting to deny my arousal and get away from him in general.

Why do I have to be turned on by choking?

What dramatic event happened in my past life that this is how I cope with that?

“What the fuck Marco? Let me go!” He presses his hard body against mine, and I can practically feel myself getting slicker. Not. Good.

“No fucking way, El. You need to stop with the fucking attitude.” I know he hears me gasp when he tightens his hold around my throat.

His signature smart-ass smile spreads across his face when he confirms he did hear me.

“Are you turned on by me, El? Do you think about New Year’s Eve as much as I do?

You have no idea how many times I’ve stroked my cock to you riding me as Andrea filled your ass.

How pretty your pussy was as you lowered yourself onto my face.

Might I add, kudos to correctly sitting on my face. No real man wants a woman to hover.”

“I don’t think about that night at all.” Lie. “Andrea is a better lover than you will ever be.” Truth. “You were for one night and one night only,” says my mouth while my pulsing clit doesn’t get the memo.

Marco and I both know most of that is a big fat lie when his lips ghost against mine.

I can practically taste the mint from his gum.

He lets go of my neck, cupping my ass in his hands to easily lift me.

My legs instinctively attempt to wrap around his muscular body.

I grind against him, seconds away from giving in to temptation.

He grinds back, his erection pressing against my soaked core.

When his dick slides against my bare clit, my legs clench, and I let out a small moan.

One that doesn’t go missed by Marco. Out of all days, I chose last night to forget to put my delicates in the dryer, meaning I’m forced to go commando.

Instantly, Marco crashes his lips to mine, my mouth easily opening when his tongue licks against the seam of my lips.

I rake my hands through his almost shoulder-length hair.

The mint taste in his mouth mixes with the woodsy scent of his cologne.

I let myself get lost in the kiss until life crashes around me. I break our kiss, for once, speechless at my actions. Marco lets me down when I shove him away, tears filling my eyes when I realize what happened, and I storm out of the room.

Domenico is the first person I see once I reach the first floor, and I grab him, forcing him outside to the closest car.

“Get me the fuck out of here and back to the store.” He doesn’t give me an answer or question me, noticing my cracking voice. I have to face Andrea and tell him what happened. He gives me everything I need, and I betrayed him.

What did I do?