The Billionaire’s Prodigal Wife – Chapter 56

As they stepped into the condo Nuncio and Carlos immediately went through and made sure they were safe before they were permitted all the way inside and Mackenna wrinkled her nose at their actions. They were taking Salvatore’s threat from earlier in the day very seriously even though he was an ocean away.

She started to walk towards her bedroom but stopped when she realized Alessandro was not following her. She turned to look at him. “What’s wrong?”

“You are exhausted.”

w. I’m ready for bed.”

wi

e queried quietly

might sleep better on your own.” He seemed unsure as he ruffled his hair with his fingers. “I am not ready for bed, and I have a lot I need to work on.”

ing you need to do at your office?”

onight, right?”

ling guilty for forcing you to do too much. I just want you to have a good night’s sleep without me intruding.” He stared into her eyes and noted the dejection. “I feel I am always forcing my life onto yours and right now you do not look well Mackenna. I noticed you holding your head in the car and I’m fee

lessan

athroom on. “Would you like a hot bath before bed? I can run it for you?”

ling from his fingertips. “Oo, pretty.”

sed it over the back of a chair. At her huff, he chuckled, “I promise to hang it up. I know you don’t like things hanging over your vanity chair.”

lped her out of her undergarments and then into the silk creation. He pulled the sheets back and held her arm as she crawled into the bed. He stood over her watching her as she tried to nestle into the pillows.

ed several minutes later with pain tablets and a glass of water. Making certain she took the medications he tuck

ht the sleep pulling on her eyelids.

tly, “I’m going to grab my laptop and sketchbook and I’ll be sitting right there,” he pointed to the other side o

words seemed to have reassured

ng hours Mackenna rolled over and reached for him and found he w

y inside and Mackenna wrinkled her nose at their actions. They were taking Salvatore’s threat from earlier in the day very seriously even though he was an ocean away.

erything alright?” she saw the concern etched on his face in the light from the hall.

itted and rounded the bed to sit beside her. “Salvatore is missing.

ly went to her mouth. “How?”

phone lines and took his cell phone. I do not know whether he had another phone or not.”

ming here?”

recognizable so it’s not likely. It’s unsettling. My father is furious, and he has my mother on edge.”

be terrified.”

family away from her. She is quite angry.”

Don’t w

what he was contemplating.

what?”

ause he was under house arrest, he’s broken the conditions of his bail, so the police are also looking for him. We will find

oing to the office?” she questioned

rs. It’s just five. I was hoping to come hold you for a bit longer

d he was holding her more tightly than usual. “A

ng so, I’ve put the rest of my family at risk. I should have protected my grandmother better. I should have protected my mother and my wife and our unborn child. Now he’s out enjoying whatever freedom he’s just found, and I am sick for it.”

beneath her ear.

dship above you all and listened to the little lies the old man sputtered in my ears for so long I was turning into a version of h

d her too. I just feel,” he paused, “I feel responsible for all this mess. I am so sorry for all the hurt I’ve caused you. I am so sorry.”

in her throat clogged with tears and lifted her chin to face him. “I forgive you Alessandro.”

d moved on.”

saw the tiny edge of a smile pull on his lips.

had hurt you so deeply, I was ready to let you go and move on because you deserve only happiness in your life. I cannot live another day knowing I continue to hurt you. I cannot keep hurting you. I am trying to be a better man, to be the man I know you deserve but I find myself lacking. Even yesterday I got carried away and put you in danger by pushing you too hard.”

would have worked a full day and would have come home just as exhausted.”

have never loved anyone like I love you. I do not deserve you and I know it. I will keep trying to be the man you deserve if you let me.”

my dance partner? After dancing with you, nobody else would compare. It’s like having s*x with clothes on.”

rd and planted a hot kiss where his pulse throbbed. His hands found their way to her, one along her waist and the other in her hair as he groaned as she swirled her tongue and suckled gently.

mber eyes were molten lava as she paused and lifted her eyes to meet his. “Yo

and placed it on her breast and ran it over the swell of her mound. “Doesn’t the silk feel incredible?” Mackenna’s eyes glinted with desire as she felt the burgeoning of his body’s response beneath her bottom.

in his hands, his thumbs taunting her n*****s into hard peaks through the soft material. “As beautiful as this gown is, your body needs no adornment. It is perfection without it. I much prefer your skin to silk.” He groaned as she wiggled her hips to pull the dress over her head and tossed it away.

“Like thi

her hips against him.

y need to go.”

ncumbrance of clothing. “You are so beautiful,” his voice hoarse with emotion.

her actions, she put her finger on his lips. “Hush, don’t you know the saying, happy wife, happy life? Let me have what I want.”

hair. Happy life indeed.