Chapter 75

The joy on her face when she sits astride Heathcliff’s back for the

first time – a little chill runs down his spine. He can’t help feeling

just…purely happy.

Last night, in the car, seeing Fay shake like that – the shock, the

trauma in every muscle- it was one of the worst feelings of his

life. He frowns, thinking of it now, of his extreme reaction to Fay’s

physical danger.

He’s a mafia boss, for heaven’s sake, Kent tells himself. It’s not like

he hasn’t lost people to this business before, hasn’t put his loved

ones on the line on an almost–daily basis. So what was it about

this girl that made him absolutely horrified at the thought of her in

danger?

Kent grits his teeth, uncomfortable with the potential answers

to this question. He knows that he wants her on a physical level

– god, every day he’s confronted with that horrible fact. But this

other feeling, this…protectiveness. He shakes his head, unwilling to delve into it just yet.

Instead, Kent stands up straight from his spot at the stall door and

walks towards the riding rink.

The lesson is coming to a close, the instructor talking eagerly to Fay, who smiles down at him from her place on the gelding’s back.

Chapter 75

When Kent comes to lean against the rink’s fence, the trainer gives him a warm smile.

2/4

“She’s a natural!” the trainer says, resting a comfortable hand on Fay’s knee. Kent glares at the touch and the trainer, grimacing a little, quickly removes his hand. Fay doesn’t notice.

“I told

look. Knowing his boss, the trainer says a gracious goodbye

back to the barn.

Fay says, nudging her

over to Kent.

Kent jokes, reaching out a hand to stroke

beneath her helmet. “A joke!” she laughs. “Kent Lippert made a

surprised himself. “Don’t get used to it,” he says quietly. “It’s not a common

says in response, smiling indulgently at him.

it?” Kent asks, nodding

lesson as a

Chapter 75

and happy. “Can I come back

tomorrow?”

3/4

down now,” he says,

rest.”

her lip, suddenly concerned.

me…how to

laughs and ducks under the rail of the fence, coming close to Fay’s left side. “Feet out of the stirrups,” he says, and she obeys.. He puts up his hands towards

“You just want me to

entertained. “Well, you can

forever if you want.”

gives him a

you,” Kent says, enjoying himself. “Come on,

narrows her eyes at him a little and then takes

leg back over the horse.

good as his word, catching Fay by the waist, letting her fall back against him instead of sliding her body

Chapter 75

4/4

for balance,

in his stomach at the feel of her against him. Kent clenches his

For My Ex’s Mafia Father

1/4

Chapter 76

stand like that for a moment, his hands on her waist, she leaning back against him – just an instant,

horse’s reins over his head,

as a

thanking him for the lift, and

head back

quietly after a moment, his hands again

his pockets. “Before…everything…”

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255