by Ginger Ring
Nine.
Her breathing labored as he pulled her into his arms and whispered in her ear.
“I’m not an ordinary man and I can’t give you an ordinary life.”
Eight.
“Existence is short in my line of business.”
Seven.
His hand rested on her throat, his thumb caressing her jawline.
Six.
Visons of their walk in the moonlight warmed her soul. The long talks they’ve had on the phone and plans they had made.
Five.
“I want us to be together.”
Four.
“I want you.”
The deep rumble of his voice sent goosebumps down her spine. Then the picture of Romeo asking Diego a question before he shot him reared its head.
Three.
“Will you take a chance on us?” His lips so close the air from his breath tickled her ears.
Two.
“Madison?”
The musky cedar scent of his cologne threatened to curl her toes.
One.
Cries of Happy New Year burst from the crowd. Noise makers boomed and confetti flew everywhere. Her gaze unlocked from his and took in the partygoers. It happened too fast.
He framed her face in his hands and brought her gaze back to his. He smiled and his arms lifted her in a hug. When her feet were finally back on the ground, his lips touched hers.
The kiss was heady, overpowering, and like nothing she’d ever experienced before. If this was an example of the passion he was capable of, there would be no turning back. She couldn’t think, but he needed an answer.
It hurt like hell to say it, but she couldn’t be with a mobster. That was no life for her.
“I can’t.” Madison exhaled and bit her lip. “I can’t do this.”
Romeo dropped his hand and picked up hers, an unreadable expression across his face. Heaven help the person who ever gave him the wrong answer, yet she just gave him hers. Slowly the corners of his mouth lifted. “Did you know the one you kiss on New Year’s Eve is the one you will end up with?” He crushed his lips to her. A fierce yet tender remembrance of how good things could be. Madison didn’t realize she’d flung her arms around him until he untangled them from around his neck.
“I promise you, Madison, I will take care of you.”
She couldn’t speak but shook her head. “I want to but I can’t.”
“You will and you can.” There was no hesitation in his voice.
This time when he stared into her eyes, determination was written all over his face. She’d turned him down but he wasn’t taking no for an answer. Butterflies fluttered across her stomach and goosebumps rose along her spine. His lips lowered to hers and yet she couldn’t turn away.
How could someone who kissed with such passion be so dangerous? She was frightened yet turned on at the same time. Her fingers clutched his shoulders and held on tight. It would be their last kiss and she intended to enjoy it.
What would happen after the kiss ended and she walked away?
Madison had a feeling that, for better or worse, he would never let her go.
The End
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About the Author
I hope you enjoyed getting to know Madison and Romeo as I introduce a new series called Genoa Mob Men.
Ginger Ring is an eclectic, Midwestern girl with a weakness for cheese, dark chocolate, and the Green Bay Packers. She loves reading, traveling, watching great movies, and has a quirky sense of humor. Publishing a book has been a lifelong dream of hers and she is excited to share her romantic stories with you. Her heroines are classy, sassy, and in search of love and adventure. When Ginger isn’t tracking down old gangster haunts or stopping at historical landmarks, you can find her on the backwaters of the Mississippi River fishing with her husband.
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