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.

sits up straight in the seat when we pull into the driveway of the stable, the gate swinging

excitement for my sake, trying to play it cool.

Heathcliff's stall, cooing to her horse, running her

letting her greet her friend, who nuzzles her

Brooklyn?" I ask

turns to me and smiles, biting

an eyebrow. I know her answer before she says

a question rather than

in a half smile. "By which you mean, you've sat on a couple of ponies at

bites her lip again before blushing. "Okay, yes. But the man who owned the ponies said I have a natural

me before

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

stand my eyes

in those jeans,

legs, the curve

down

A natural seat indeed.

on top of a horse as it trots, how I'd like to see

stall so hard I might crack the wood, and shake

she'll be doing is a slow walk with the

No bouncing necessary.

you two get

before any more inconvenient