Page 88 of Beautiful Trauma

As I became lost in thought, I asked, “You don’t have any food allergies, do you?”

“Um, no.”

“Yep, that’s all the information you’re getting.”

“But you are taking me somewhere here in Philly?”

“I am.”

Her expression darkened. “With everything that’s happened with my father, do you really think that’s a good idea?

“I’ll be honest that the thought did cross my mind. But I think he’s too focused on Dima and his recovery to wonder if I’ve set foot in Philadelphia, least of all if I’m taking you on a surprise date.”

“Maybe you should take me to Boston, so we could be safe in your territory,” she suggested.

“While I’m not going to object to taking you to Boston, it won’t be tonight.”

“Why not?”

I winked. “Because the surprise is here, not in Boston.”

“Kellan–” Mila started to protest.

“I’m not totally exposed here. My family has extended connections here.”

“You do?”

“Callum’s wife’s brother, Leo, lives here with his wife. Have you ever heard of the Carusos?”

Mila’s eyes widened. “They’re the most powerful Italian mafia family here.”

“That’s Drea’s father, Edoardo. Because of his power, I’ll be safe staying with Leo and Drea.”

“You are?”

I nodded. “I’ve even arranged to hire out one of their bodyguards to accompany us tonight.”

“That makes me feel a little better.”

“Good. Because I don’t want anything to get in your way of enjoying tonight.”

“I still hate surprises,” she grumbled, but I noticed a flicker of excitement dancing in her eyes.

“You’re going to love this one,” I proclaimed.

“What time should I be ready?”

“I’ll pick you up at six.”

“That’s in two hours.”

“Yes, so?”

“So I’ve currently got your cum leaking out of my pussy.”

A feral growl erupted from my chest. “If you keep talking like that, you’re going to get me hard again.”

When I started to kiss her, Mila’s hand came up to stop me. “Oh no, there will be no second round this time, mister. I need to get out of here to shower and try to find something to wear.”