Page 32 of Brazen Obsession

Sara sets down her napkin. “Will you excuse me?”

I nod to James to follow her as Sara slides out of the booth to head to the bathroom. Every word I told her is the truth, and it’s nice to play the fantasy that this is all going to work out for us. But the reality is, there’s still a chance I lose Sara in the end.

Chapter 11

Bylaws

Sara

I’m returning to Dante when I see David Stone at a table. Part of me really wants to storm up to him and tell him off for making Dante feel less than. Because he’s not. Dante is everything. The way I feel about him is so much bigger than words.

But I hesitate because the young woman he’s with doesn’t appear to be his wife. I’ve seen him and his wife at events before. I pull out my phone and take a few pics while looking like I’m sending a text. There’s definitely flirting there.

I don’t know if it’s anything, but maybe it will help Dante at least put his uncle’s plans to marry him off on hold.

“Ma’am.” James gestures for me to continue.

I move back to the table and slide in next to Dante before looking up at James.

“We’ll leave in a few minutes,” Dante says to James, who nods and goes to stand over in the corner again.

“Not going to lie, it’s a little creepy having someone watch my every move,” I say quietly.

“Are you okay? I wasn’t trying to hurt your feelings, pip.”

I turn and look up at Dante. His pale blue eyes are concerned as they search mine. Fuck, I love this man. I cup his jaw and kiss him softly, before resting my forehead against his.

“You didn’t hurt me, boss.” I release a breath. “I just want to help you the way you’ve helped me. You’re right. Until we talk to my parents, this is still just a fantasy. But if we need to, I will one hundred percent run away with you and get married to keep you.”

He chuckles. “Let’s hope it doesn’t come to that.”

I shrug. “There are worse things than marriage to someone I love.”

“Let’s go home.” His eyes soften and he kisses me tenderly, like we aren’t in a restaurant where anyone can see us. My heart is nearly bursting at the thought of home.

Home is now a house with Dante, Wyatt, Finn, and Drew. Well, and Tom and Natasha.

We leave the restaurant and get in the car.

“I saw your uncle.” I pull up the photos I took to show Dante before we get home.

He takes my phone and zooms in on the woman’s face. “This isn’t his normal restaurant. It’s unusual for him to be there. Maybe this is something.”

He takes the photos and sends them to his phone.

“Maybe you won’t need to marry me after all.” He wraps his arm around my shoulder and pulls me in to him.

“I’d marry you any time, boss. Just say the words.”

The car stops in front of our townhouse and Dante helps me out. We climb the steps up to the entrance for the main house. The lights are on in the lower level, and I can’t help but wonder how Tom and Natasha are doing in their space.

I haven’t forgiven my brother. Not by a long shot, but I do care about him and his wife.

Dante opens the door and I walk in. Every light in the house is on. There are boxes and furniture cluttered in rooms, but there’s no sign of the others on the first floor. Dante takes my hand and leads me upstairs to the primary where we can hear voices.

“It turns to the left, you asshole.”

My eyes widen at Finn’s tone. I’ve heard him angry before, but not like this.