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I slide back into bed. She barely has the strength to move, but when I wrap my arm around her waist and haul her against my chest, she nuzzles into my neck, inhaling deeply. A satisfied, sleepy sound escapes her lips… my voice a dark whisper against her temple. “Sleep, Leonessa. But know this…” I press a kiss to her hair, my voice dropping lower, more possessive. “I’m never fucking done with you.”

The ride to the event is swept in silence… Dante’s hand resting possessively on my thigh, a silent declaration of ownership. By the time we arrive, a hush falls over the room as we step inside. All eyes turn toward us. Dante pulls me closer, his grip firm. He does not take kindly to others admiring what belongs to him. I suppress a smirk, relishing in his silent, simmering jealousy. Let him seethe.

“I understand. It’s just that one of the purchases was… a company—” “Approve everything.” I cut her off, my tone icily final. “And don’t ever presume to question my wife again.” I end the call before she can say anything else. But I do find myself very intrigued. A smirk pulls at my lips. What the fuck have you done now, wife?