Forbidden Temptation My Mafia Fiance's Alpha Father

Chapter 51

Chapter 51

Brooklyn

I'm wolfing my breakfast down as fast as I can the next day, already wearing my riding boots and the tight fawn-colored jodhpurs I found not-so-mysteriously in my room this morning.

I look towards the galley of the kitchen, but Aden isn't cooking today.

Where is he? I can't wait to get to the stable to see Heathcliff again. After the drama of last night, I could really use some time to decompress.

I drink my orange juice in one big gulp and notice Hudson giving me a funny look.

"Seriously," he says, his plate still full. "You're not going to get my dad to appear any faster if you choke on your food."

I grin at him, mouth full of food still. He cocks an eyebrow, a slight smirk playing out over his lips.

"It's good to see you happy, Brooklyn," he says. Then his expression falls a little. "I'm just sorry I didn't think of it first. A horse... something to keep you company."

much that I almost feel

Hudson is complex. While he isn't my lover, he still seems to want to

Partner. Companion. Savior.

giving him another smile. "I didn't know it, either. Or, well, I've always wanted one, but I had no idea it

says, then his face falls. "At least, anything money can buy. If you can

know that I have a very active imagination. You might regret that." I stand

the door then, pausing a moment to look at me. I drop my hands and

say, embarrassed by

a little indulgent, and then tosses a piece of paper onto the

have to burst your bubble, sweetheart," he says, a little rueful. "But

immediately

indicating

realizing it's an invitation. Hudson picks it

night," he says, raising his eyebrow. "The invitation explicitly says that

amends. Public ones." I take the invitation from him, studying it, sighing. The party is tonight,

looking between them. "I guess I have