No Strings Attached

CHAPTER 52

He leans down and kisses the top of my head, and I can't help but smile as I lean against him, trying to ignore the throbbing of my pussy from Enzo's teasing.

He's paying for that later.

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I cover my mouth as I laugh, looking over at Enzo as he uses a napkin to cover his wide grin.

"Aren't you all fucking great," Alessio scowls, glaring at his family who are all in stitches laughing at him.

"Aw poor Al," Lea says, her tone dripping with fake sympathy as she puts a hand on his arm before erupting into laughter again.

"Be nice to your brother," Luca warns, his eyes crinkled with amusement as Lea blushes a deep red.

Alessio clears his throat as our waitress comes back over with dessert, placing down the plates before us.

She sends a wink to Enzo and I give an exaggerated scoff before placing my hand on his chest and adjusting his shirt.

He kisses my temple and drapes an arm around my waist as the waitress turns pink and scurries off.

"Dumb bitch," Lea mutters, picking up her spoon.

I hum in response, turning back around as I pick up my spoon and start on my red velvet cake.

"I still don't understand how you like red velvet," Enzo mutters,

"I don't understand how you never have liked it," Lea says in amazement, stuffing her mouth full of cake.

I nod as my mouth is full, a happy silence coming over the table as we eat.

"So Ana," Alessio says, "I assume you'll be joining us for all Sunday family dinners now?"

"Of course she will," both Enzo and Adelyn say at the same time, and I feel a blush creep up on my neck.

I nod in agreement, feeling shy all of a sudden that this family has taken me in so quickly and easily.

"She's part of the family now idiota," Lea scolds her older brother, sending me a warm smile which I return gratefully.

Enzo gives my thigh a gentle squeeze, a reassuring smile on his face as I smile back at him.

Soon dessert is finished and Luca pays the bill before leaving a generous tip. Lea slips her arm through mine, pulling me from Enzo as we walk out of the restaurant.

"I'm so glad I finally have another girl," she sighs, "Especially because Issy is going to be spending more time in Spain now since she'll be taking over the Mafia soon,"

"She will be?" I ask,

"Yep," Lea smacks her lips together, suddenly gasping, "Oh my god Ana! You're Queen of our Mafia now, since you and Enzo are together,"

I blink slowly at her, looking at her blankly, "What?" I ask, my mouth going dry.

"You are officially Queen of the Italian-French Mafia," Lea giggles, bowing dramatically to me.

"Fuck off," I scoff, "Enzo can lead just fine on his own, I'm not interested," I say stubbornly.

Lea shrugs, "Whatever makes you happy," she says, "But I agree," she lowers her voice so just I can hear her. "I don't give a single flying fuck about business or the Mafia, if it were up to me I would marry someone outside of the underworld and live normally,"

"There are restrictions on who you can marry?" I ask, not bother to hide my surprise.

"No," she says slowly, "But I couldn't bring someone into this life, it's not fair," she sighs, resting her head on my shoulder.

"I'm sure you'll find someone perfect one day," I say warmly, kissing her forehead as she lets out her pretty laugh. "Perhaps," she sighs, letting go of me as she approaches her car.

"I'll see you tomorrow, I'm going out now," she grins, blowing me a kiss before getting into her car and driving off.

"What were you two gossiping about?" Alessio teases, coming up beside me.

"You," I reply absentmindedly.

Enzo lets out a loud laugh as Alessio scoffs, and I grin at him as Enzo opens the car door for me. I get in and do my seatbelt as he shuts the door. He gets into the drivers side and starts the car, putting a hand on my knee.

I play with the rings on his fingers as we drive, a comfortable silence falling between us. A small smile forms on my lips as his thumb traces small circles on my skin, his touch sending fire wherever it lands.

I interlock his fingers with mine as I rest our hands on my thigh, not saying a word as we drive content with each other's company.

He takes my hand and kisses my knuckles, pressing his lips against my skin once more before returning our hands to my thigh.

We arrive back home and Enzo parks the car before dropping my hand to come around and open my door. He offers me his hand and I accept, stepping out of the car and shutting the door behind me.

Our hands stay together as he puts an arm around me, leading me through the front entrance and up the stairs to our room. His lips brush against my neck as I push open the door.

He shuts the door behind us and my eyes flutter shut as I feel his lips against my earlobe.

"Did I tell you how gorgeous you looked tonight fiore?"

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