The Risk of Falling: a Marriage of Convenience Romantic Suspense by Nikki Ash

Author:Nikki Ash [Ash, Nikki]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2023-09-13T16:00:00+00:00

“While I’m gone, I need you both to stay here.” I glance at Ellie. “If you leave, I can’t protect you.”

I have an early meeting with Eleazar, and I have no idea how it’s going to go, but what I do know is that he’s not touching a hair on Sienna or Ellie’s head. I don’t care what it fucking takes, I’ll make sure to protect them.

“I’m scared,” Sienna admits, and I pull her into my arms, rubbing her back and neck comfortingly. After Sienna gave me a mind-blowing orgasm, I made her come twice before we fell asleep. It was the third time I’ve fallen asleep and woken up with a woman in my bed. The first two times I was a bit younger, and I freaked out both times. But as I watched Sienna snuggled into my side, her head resting in the crook of my arm, there was no freaking out because I knew I wanted this—wanted her—for the rest of my life. And I’ll do everything in my power to keep both her and her sister safe.

“I have two guys standing outside, and I’m going to set the alarm when—”

“Not for us,” Sienna says. “For you.”

I stop my movements and stare at her, momentarily taken aback. In the life we live, I’m used to the danger, to the risk that comes with doing the type of business we do...work with the type of people we work with. Aside from my mom, I’ve never let another woman get close enough to worry about me.

“I’m going to be just fine,” I assure her. “I’m going to talk to the guy who’s put the bounty on your head and clear everything up.” I kiss the corner of her mouth. “Don’t worry. Go swimming, lay out by the pool with your sister, watch a movie. I’ll be back soon.”

Twenty minutes later, I’m standing in what was once Eduardo’s office, shaking hands with his son, Eleazar. “What can I do for you?” he asks, offering me a drink.

Not wanting to offend him, I nod and thank him for the drink purely out of respect. “I’m here to speak to you about a personal matter.”

He raises a single brow, gesturing for me to continue. Growing up, Eleazar and I went to the same private school, hung out with the same circle of people. We were friends. But just after graduation, his brother was killed, and Eleazar left unexpectedly to take over his part of the family business in Mexico. Soon after, he met his wife and never returned...until now.

“It’s been brought to my attention that you have a bounty on Sienna Bardot’s head.”

Eleazar takes a sip of his drink and sits, setting the glass down and clasping his hands together in front of him. “Her whore of a mother killed my father, stole his money and drugs.”

“I’ve heard, but she shouldn’t be held responsible for her mother’s actions.”

“Blood for blood,” he says simply.

“So, it’s only Sienna you’re after?”

He chuckles. “If you’re asking if I’ve put a bounty on the child’s head, no.

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