Sweet Temptation by Cora Reilly

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put my hand on his. His eyes cut down to our hands then back up to me. “Henever hit me. He wouldn’t. He adores me.” That sounded vain, but it was thetruth. My father was certainly a violent man, but not at home, not to my motherand me.Cassio chuckled. “I can see why he does.”I bit my lip, surprised by his words.“Who gave you those scars then?”“When I was young, I loved to climb trees. We had a few old tall trees in ourgarden. I loved to climb them. I wasn’t supposed to, but I snuck out all the time.One time I didn’t pay enough attention and fell down. I broke a few bones andgot cut up by a thorn bush beneath the tree. That’s it. Dad cut down all the treesafter that.”“You make it sound as if Felix is a good father, which contradicts the opinionI’ve gathered on him as a human being in general.”I wasn’t offended by his words. Dad didn’t have the respect of his fellowUnderbosses. Christian had complained about it more than once. “He doesn’tlike you very much either.”Cassio laughed, a deep belly laugh, which made me grin. “He gave me you.What a strange way to show me his disdain.”Our arms brushed lightly. He was so warm, so tall, so strong. With hisstubble and the square jaw and sharp cheekbones, he was the epitome ofmanliness. I’d always considered myself a girl who’d go for the ballet dancertype, the nerd with glasses, the sophisticated chess player. I had been so verywrong because Cassio’s body hit all the right buttons. My eyes lingered on theFamiglia tattoo on his chest, right over his heart.Born in Blood, Sworn in BloodI enter alive and leave dead.I traced the intricate letters, not even thinking about it. His chest hair tickledmy fingertips and sent a thrill into every nerve ending of my body. Cassio stilledunder my touch, but his eyes burned me. I wanted him, wanted to feel his strongbody on top of me again, his stubble scratching my inner thighs, his lips hotbetween my legs.Heat flooded me.I looked up. Cassio’s chest heaved. He didn’t move. He was waiting for meto say something, do something, but I didn’t know how. Again, this sense ofbeing overwhelmed hit me.I dropped my hand.Cassio cleared his throat. “I have an early morning. We should sleep.”“Yeah,” I said quickly then got onto all fours to crawl to my side of the bed.Cassio’s sharp exhale made me cringe, realizing my thoughtless move. I’dpractically jutted my butt out and knelt on all fours right beside him. I couldpractically see Cassio’s restraint snapping. With a groan, he slung an arm aroundmy hip and pressed a kiss right on my ass cheek before he pulled me on top ofhim. My lips were already parted with surprise when his tongue plunged into my
mouth. His big hand covered the back of my head, holding me in place.My pulse throbbed right between my legs at the fiery heat of Cassio’s kiss, atthe feel of his muscular thighs under my ass and the growing pressure of hisdesire for me.A shrill cry burst through our bubble. We jerked apart. Cassio glanced to thebaby monitor.“Simona.”I pushed off his lap. My legs felt like rubber and my panties clung to mycenter.My arousal evaporated the moment I realized that it was my job to consolethe crying baby and to do whatever else was required in a situation like that.
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I stared down at my blood-covered h
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handed Simona to me. My baby girl h
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Faro handed me a martini before he
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“Oh,” I said. It wasn’t that
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Mom had been very clear that I woul
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I stumbled away from the door when
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Page 27 and 28: Faro handed me a flask. “For you.
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Page 37 and 38: Giulia had been gone for a while…
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Page 41 and 42: Relief filled me at her reasonabili
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Page 45 and 46: I swiped my thumb over her nipple,
Page 47 and 48: “Do you take the pill?” I asked
Page 49 and 50: “Do you find me pretty?” she as
Page 51 and 52: The corners of Cassio’s mouth twi
Page 53 and 54: What had I done wrong? Didn’t he
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Page 57 and 58: She smiled sheepishly. “You are r
Page 59 and 60: She gave a small smile. “Don’t
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Page 65 and 66: Annoyance hummed under my skin. Giu
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Page 79 and 80: Mrs. Moretti. I glanced at Cassio,
Page 81 and 82: Simona rolled around the kitchen in
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Page 87 and 88: Mother touched my cheek. “You’r
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Page 91 and 92: not convinced.”Her nose tilted up
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Page 95 and 96: became increasingly good. I moved m
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Page 101 and 102: to heal.”Would she be as optimist
Page 103 and 104: She nodded. She still didn’t look
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Page 107 and 108: Cassio wasn’t home in time for di
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Page 111 and 112: Giulia tried to squirm away from my
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Page 117 and 118: Simona fell silent and was staring
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expression and the primal hunger in
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I held the hat out to her, and she
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“Not how?”Our breath fogged up
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killed his Uncles Gottardo and Erma
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of the MC was only a matter of time
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I tried to wait up for Cassio, but
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Daniele and I settled on the floor.
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party. Clutching the edge of the so
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shouldn’t.”Elia appeared in the
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and Christian had worked together f
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unsure what to expect after what I
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followed him downstairs.Sybil linge
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The PastThis day had been an absolu
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well. We’d talk later.Taking a de
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the blood. “Fuck,” he growled b
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Father shrugged as if the matter wa
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open, then stumbled toward the crib
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My breathing had slowed as I read G
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The presentSlowly, I turned away fr
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what I said.”“I did. You protec
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Knowing what I did now, goose bumps
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“We could spend his birthday at t
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“If it protects you and the kids.
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It was cold but sunny when we arriv
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Daniele didn’t protest, his lips
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my own heart skipped a beat. She cr
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Daniele deserved a happy childhood
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Mansueto obviously wasn’t going t
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Giulia had taken the picture down f
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Giulia organized Simona’s first b
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tell you again. I love all three of
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about contacting Luca first. That w
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prefers to pretend the kids are his
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I took him deeper into my mouth, in
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We spent our first summer vacation
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the memory will fade with time. He
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“No sex in the ocean. I’ll free
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“They also cry, vomit, and poop,
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“I’m pregnant,” she whispered
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never forgive me if I told him. I c
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talk to anyone. I’ll be there in
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your state.”“I’m fine. Don’
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Luca glanced behind me at Elia and
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“Please,” I said hoarsely, tear
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I closed the door on Giulia’s ter
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“I know.”I left. Faro still wai
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He’s been sick for a long time. T
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while whispering words of comfort.
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at Mansueto’s funeral, but we had
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other and laughing. It was warm for
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I usually avoid these at all costs
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