Newmar, Lola - Leo's Crown [Scarlett Rose and the Seven Longhorns 2] (Siren Publishing LoveXtreme Forever) (11 page)

“Mmm”—Alisa refilled her glass after taking down the first in one gulp—“that’s right. Now no one’s eyes will be on anyone else but
me
at the wedding. No more worrying about some goody-two-shoes, spoiled little bitch stepdaughter taking
my
spotlight.” Although Alisa didn’t plan on staying married to the old coot for longer than a day, this was still her wedding, and she was determined to step on anyone’s toes to make sure it was an unforgettable event.

Mother sat down demurely on the chaise in front of the burning fireplace. “Just think, we’re going to have the best wedding this city has ever seen. And by your first morning as a married woman, it will also be your first morning as a poor, mourning little widow. Soon after, Scarlett’s death will be reported, and we’ll have more money than we’ll know what to do with.”

Alisa’s heart beat excitedly at just the thought of how easily their plan was now coming together. “The most amazing wedding one day, and a rich widow the next?” She chuckled. “Fucking the old man is sure going to be worth it.” She looked around the side table as she placed a menthol cigarette in between her lips.

“What are you looking for, dear?” Mother poured another glass of champagne.

“I just need something to light my cigarette.” She turned her attention to the dark-haired man pouring a scotch on the other side of the room. “Baby? Do you happen to have a lighter?”

“Yeah, baby, right here.” Todd turned with a devilish smirk across his alcohol-blushed face. It was the same look he gave her when he’d eat her pussy every time they’d sneak in the restroom for a quickie before Charlie noticed. She could feel her cunt gush cream onto her thong panty as he walked toward her.

“Why thank you, nurse.” She winked at him as he handed her the diamond-encrusted Zippo lighter Charlie had gifted her with on their second date. She watched with pleasure as lust danced in his dark eyes.

“Mmm, I think my favorite patient is due for her physical exam tonight.” He growled low in his chest as he cupped her pussy through the thin fabric of her dress before dropping his head down to lick the side of her neck.

“Oh,” she whimpered as his tongue grazed her cool skin. “And I think my favorite nurse is due for his cavity search.”

“Oh, fuck.” He moaned into her skin. She knew how much her lover loved to have his ass—

“I’m still sitting here, you little shits,” her mother cut in after a very annoyed throat clearing.

“Sorry, Dasha.” Todd’s face turned an even deeper crimson red, and he dropped his head to his chest, more in fear than shame, Alisa was willing to guess. “I guess I’m getting a little too buzzed to think clearly.”

“Hmph!” Mother turned her nose up and rolled her eyes. “I wonder what the excuse is for the other twenty hours of the day,” she mumbled.

Alisa couldn’t help but giggle as she wagged a finger at her mother. “Now, Mother, be nice. Todd has been very helpful with our little plan so far. We should show him some appreciation.”

She turned her head and watched as Todd’s youthful face lifted and beamed with pride.

Mother ashed her extra-long Virginia Slim cigarette in the nearby ashtray on the side table. “That’s funny because I could have sworn I had to travel across the damn country to finish the job your little boy toy couldn’t,” she said in her best sarcastic tone. Sarcasm was something she and her mother didn’t understand when they’d first came to the States, but they were quickly becoming experts.

Todd’s beaming smile disappeared in an instant. “Last night, I’d left the note for her at the nearest house like you told me to.” He again dropped his chin to his chest. So he looked a little too much like a nerdy young boy to be sexy. But at least he had proven to be valuable.

Mother jumped to her feet. “Except you didn’t have the balls to do the dirty work.”

“Mother!” Alisa scolded. “There’s no point in bringing that up right now when we’re supposed to be celebrating. The bottom line is the job is done.”

They all laughed heartily as they clinked their champagne glasses once again.

* * * *

“I want you to call me as
soon
as you get there, okay, baby?” Leo rested his forehead on hers as he gazed down on her.

She loved when his arms were wrapped around her. She felt so safe. Like nothing would live to see the light of day if they were to even touch her in the wrong way. Scarlett dreaded the next couple of moments when she would have to allow him to let her go, if only for the next day and a half.

“I promise.” She snuggled into his chest, and that familiar sharp pain of being away from her mates enveloped her. The tears began to flow freely before she even realized she’d begun to shed them. There was no doubt she would enjoy the alone time she’d have on the road trip with Rhett, but that didn’t make the separation any easier.

She faced the rest of the men, all looking as sad as she felt as they packed the truck with more than enough “necessities” for their detective trip to the city. Even sleep-faced Byron helped, having stayed up past his bed time to be able to bid her farewell.

“Hey, I got an idea!” Rhett’s voice broke through the heavy, awkward silence blanketing the ranch. “How about”—he walked over and gently pulled Scarlett from Leo and into his arms—“we get one more little bit of information out of our sexy little mate before we take off?”

“Jesus Christ, the man is a fucking sex parasite.” Devlin shook his head as he loaded a cooler of drinks and snacks Denzel had put together before turning his attention to Rhett. “Do you ever get enough?”

“Of Scarlett?” Rhett sounded almost shocked Devlin would ask such a thing. He looked down at her as he she snaked her arms around his muscular, tall form. “Never.” He turned back to the men. “Besides, it’s for educational purposes. We need all the help we can get, right? Not to mention it’ll wipe those pansy pouts off all your damn faces.”

“Well, if it’s for educational purposes…” She smiled as all seven brothers turned their glowing, orange eyes on her before she took off into the house, squealing as they chased her down the hall and into the nearest bedroom.

End of Book 2: Leo’s Crown

To be continued in

Book 3: Rhett’s Branding

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