Forbidden Temptation My Mafia Fiance's Alpha Father

Chapter 61

Chapter 61 Aden

The closer we get to the stable, the more Brooklyn seems to cheer up, as if she's leaving the memories of last night behind.

I can't hide the smile from my own face when I notice the change.

As much as she needs to get used to this life, needs to harden up, I was worried for her last night-truly worried that some real damage had been done.

Brooklyn is delicate. I knew it the moment I met her. And it's one of the things I like best about her, too. She's a sensitive girl, feels things keenly, more acutely than others.

Given who her father is, the Luna blood clearly runs strong in her.

But beneath that, she has a solidity to her core, a well of strength that I'm pretty sure she's not even aware of.

She's going to need that strength, though, if she's going to make it in this world.

And I'm determined to see that she does.

Because if she doesn't....

I shake away the thought, not letting it enter my mind. I will see that she does, and I'll do everything I can to foster that strength in her.

It won't be easy, but if I do one thing right, I'm going to see that through.

in the seat when we pull into the driveway of

can tell that she's reining in her excitement for my sake, trying to play it cool. But she's out of the car before I can finish

stall, cooing to her horse, running her

for a few minutes, letting her

before, Brooklyn?" I

and smiles, biting her lip a

know her

rather than

quirks up in a half smile. "By which you mean, you've

"Okay, yes. But the man who owned the ponies

laugh escapes me before

down to pick up a basket of brushes and combs by the door, placing it inside

I stand my eyes

in those jeans,

her legs, the curve

her hair coming down her back

A natural seat indeed.

think about her bouncing on top of a horse as it trots, how

side of the stall so hard I might crack the wood, and shake myself out

is a slow walk

No bouncing necessary.

you two get

before any more inconvenient