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."

angry with himself, so much that I almost feel sorry for

he still seems to

Partner. Companion. Savior.

smile. "I didn't know it, either. Or,

nose. "Anything is possible, Brooklyn," he says, then his face falls. "At least, anything money can buy. If you can dream it, we

him. "You do know that I have a very active imagination. You might regret that." I stand up,

a moment to look at me. I drop my hands and watch, speechless, as he comes

morning," I say,

at me again, a little indulgent, and then tosses a

burst your bubble, sweetheart," he says, a little

immediately with

shrugs, indicating

at it, realizing it's an

about what happened the other night," he says, raising his eyebrow. "The invitation explicitly says that he and Louisa are having a party tonight to welcome you as a member

the invitation

shoulders slumping, looking between them. "I guess I have to