Forbidden Temptation My Mafia Fiance's Alpha Father

Chapter 43

Chapter Brooklyn

43

Aden stands above me, waiting for me to put on whatever is in the mystery box. He looks distracted and impatient.

Confused, I lift the box into my lap and open the top, gasping a little as I see a pair of gorgeous boots. They're tall, nearly knee-high, and made of supple black leather with a delicate little buckle around the ankle.

"Where are we going?" I ask, my face lighting up. Honestly, I don't care where we go, as long as it's somewhere else. "Is Hudson coming, too?"

"You'll see," Aden says, turning and heading towards the garage. I'm not even sure what part of my question he is answering. "Meet me by the car when you're ready."

I quickly pull on my socks, not caring that it will ruin my pedicure, and then tug the boots on as quick as I can. When I finally get them on, they fit perfectly.

As usual, Aden has guessed my size down to the centimeter.

I admire the boots for a moment and then spring to my feet, heading to the car.

There is no Hudson. As Aden drives us in silence to wherever we're going, I think about how this is the first time we have been truly alone in weeks.

Since he threatened me in my bedroom, made those accusations about my desires.

I try to put that aside. He's taking me out, after all!

Now, I note the subtle smile playing on his lips, and wonder what he's up to.

the city now. Oh how I've missed the sight of nature,

of nowhere, turning towards a simple gravel drive crossed with a metal

the roof of the car and the metal gate slowly swings open. I look closely, but I can't see anything beyond

lane, over a slight rise, and then a barn comes into view. A beautiful barn, really, immaculately cared for and painted in shades of gray. Three little gables peak out of the

I see the real draw. In a series of pastures beyond the barn, my eyes can just barely see a group of horses grazing in the afternoon

"Horses!" I breathe.

the car into a

it," he says. "One look at you and anyone could tell

too happy to dwell on it. I scramble to unbuckle my seatbelt and open

them? Do they have

dash into the barn, Aden holds out an arm to stop

a double take. His expression, so often surly and serious, is somehow... gentler?

other in. But then he blinks, walking calmly into the

almost like a cowboy,

only a second to realize

life behind, but he still has one foot

ready for you, gentle as can be. A real beauty,"

the stable to the last stall on the right,

and leans on the far

you think?"

of the stall to see the most beautiful

breathe as I take another step forward and cover my mouth with my fingertips, just

blood bay gelding stands in front of me, an Arabian by the

horse gently paws at the shavings of his stall, looking over at

eyes sweep over him, his glossy mane, his wide and