Hard to Get (Killer of Kings Book 4)(44)

“Whatever it is, we’ll handle it together. I can promise you.”

He smiled. “You’re the love of my life, woman. Who would have thought I’d fall for a girl who likes to stalk people?”

She chuckled. “Investigate, not stalk, and I’ve only ever done it with you.”

Seeing that he needed a distraction, she moved over his body, pushing him down to straddle his waist. His cock was still flaccid, but she knew how to get him all excited again.

“I want you to stop thinking and to focus on me.”

“You’ve got my full attention, baby.”

Taking his hands, she placed them on her breasts. She knew how much they’d both been through in life, experiencing some of the same nightmares and letdowns in their childhoods. Finding each other was a godsend, and she knew they both understood the value of having someone love them unconditionally.

“You’ve got me, Shadow. No matter what happens, I’ll stay by your side through thick and thin. I’ve got your back, and I’ll do everything I can to take care of you.”

“You’re getting all mushy on me here. What happened to my hard-ass neighbor?”

“I’m still your hard-ass neighbor. I’m just letting you know you’re not alone anymore. And neither am I.” She kissed his lips, and as his cock began to swell. She smiled.

The love she felt for this man surprised her at times, but she knew their love was the kind that lasted a lifetime.

****

One week later

“You bought this?” Shadow asked, looking at Boss.

The owner of Killer of Kings didn’t even have a scratch on him. Shadow had been mid-way through fucking Riley when the call came in that Boss and Killian were alive and well.

What pissed him off was the fact he didn’t have a clue what the two men were doing, or why they’d gone off the grid. Boss was a mean motherfucker, and the way he’d taken out all of those men had surprised him.

Most of the time he wanted to kill Boss for his interfering ways, but when he got the code black, he’d been worried. Killer of Kings was nothing without Boss.

Every single man who worked for him was better for Boss and what he did, and Shadow didn’t want to lose him.

“Of course I bought it. Not only have I done that, but I’m giving you the largest unit, rent free, Riley,” Boss said.

“What?” Riley asked.

“I did speak English, didn’t I?” Boss asked. “I thought you’d like this investment. I got rid of that dirty fucking bar. I like coming to this plaza, and that place ruined it for me. I happen to like your sugar cookies, Riley.” He winked.

This was all news to Shadow, who simply smiled, shocked at what Boss had given Riley. It was perfect.

Boss handed her the keys. “There’s a designer in the old bar waiting for you. It’s a huge unit. He says he can have the bakery and shop you want within a month. Get what you want, and don’t let him bulldoze you into doing what he wants.”

Riley’s mouth was open in shock as she took the keys, staring at them for a moment. Shadow laughed as she threw herself at Boss, and in that moment, he saw the tenderness on Boss’s face, which was gone within seconds.

If he hadn’t been watching, he’d have missed it.

“Go on. I don’t have all fucking day.”

Boss had called him that morning, and ordered him down to Riley’s old bakery. Shadow never expected this, but he saw what it meant to his woman.

“She’s a good one. You’ve got to keep the kind that can bake close. In my line of work, a chocolate pie cures all problems,” Boss said.

“Are you going to tell me what went down?”

“You don’t need to trouble yourself over it, Shadow. A hit on Killer of Kings was expected. I don’t think they knew what they were dealing with. It was good to have my men come and help me though. That was … worth it.”

“Where did you and Killian go? We were all worried.”

Boss smiled, and it was a wicked smile. “We went to pay some friends a visit, Shadow. You know there’re cameras inside my buildings. They record and see everything. We made sure that no one else ever gets the idea to try and take me out. I run an organization of killers who get the job done right. I don’t run from threats. Never have. I stand and I fight. Let’s just say anyone else who thought they could win by taking me down, they’ve been warned.”

Shadow held his hand out to shake, and Boss took it.

Leaving the leader of the Killer of Kings, he made his way inside, and saw Riley smiling and clapping her hands. She turned when she saw him, running up and throwing herself into his arms. He laughed as he twirled her in the air.

“I love it. This is so awesome. I can’t believe I don’t have to worry about anything. I can have the bakery that I’ve always wanted. Everything I’ve ever dreamed of.”

“You started this dream yourself, Riley. Don’t forget that. And it was your hard work that paved the way. We’re going to live this dream together, babe. Every single dream, we’re going to do it together.” He set her back on her feet. “I want you to marry me.”

“What?”

“You heard me. I want us to have a life together, to put a ring on your finger, and to spend the rest of my life loving you. We’ll be a real family. Hell, maybe we can be foster parents, great foster parents, and adopt kids of our own. I know how amazing you are, Riley, and I know how lucky I am that you picked me.”