Forbidden Temptation My Mafia Fiance's Alpha Father

Chapter 69

Chapter 69 Aden

I wait for the door of my office to click shut before reaching towards the top drawer of my desk. I remove a gold keychain from my pocket, flip to the old-fashioned one that matches the antique desk, and set it into the lock.

The tape recorder is inside the top drawer as always, and I smile when I see that it's still running.

I press the Stop button and then rewind, waiting a few seconds before pressing Stop again.

Then I press play and listens, carefully, to the entire conversation between Remington and Brooklyn. Time to see if Brooklyn is a little liar, or if I can trust her.

I feel my body and my wolf relax as the conversation plays out. Brooklyn told me exactly what was said in exactly the right order.

Not only does she have a good memory, but she didn't leave anything out. Good. This means my trust in her can remain.

When I hear Brooklyn hesitate after Remington asks if she and Hudson have been intimate, I realize I'm smiling.

Remington was pleased by her silence, suggesting a negation, and I can't help but feel the same, even though it's all wrong for the alliance.

Selfishly, I want her. My wolf is drawn to her, and he wants to make sure nobody else has her instead of me. Not even my own flesh and blood.

smug happiness inside me is checked, though, as I start

young people who claim to be in love, their bedrooms basically next door to each

over each

in Hudson's place, at that time in my life, I'd be sneaking into Brooklyn's room every night. Hell, I'd be

again I try to ignore

I'm just about to press Stop on the

no reason to worry over

though, when I hear something strange in

says: "Um, no. I don't

strained. I take my hand off

up. Something

least," Brooklyn

as the tape continues to roll, turning

did that mean? Does Brooklyn expect

already walking out the

Brooklyn is playing

hall, I snap my

guys," I say.