Two months ago

Walking up, I realized that I was in a completely different place. Sitting up, my hands go straight to my bulging stomach and sigh knowing that my baby is okay. The last thing I remembered was that the body guard that worked for Nick took me to his car and... well, that's it. I have no idea where I am or what people have me. Let alone do to me.

Hungry, I stand up and find wherever the kitchen is. Stopping by a door, I see the shadows of feet walking back and forwarth, then stop. Not relaxing that they were heading my way, the door opened and I was faced by the most handsome man that there is. And here I thought Enzo was sexy.

"Are you okay?" He asked.

"Um, where am I?"

"You're somewhere safe and far away from Enzo."

"You say it like he's a bad person or something."

"Because he is," He said, walking closer. "And I'd tell you why but you should sit down."

"Okay." I sighed, waddling back toward the living room.

Getting back, I sat down and rested my head back with my eyes closed. Out of all the places I've been to in the past few months, this place is the only place I've felt safe at. And back to what Mr. Sexy said about Enzo. What did he mean that I'm safe from him? I mean, I'm just upset with the fact that he hasn't already been here busting down doors and coming to save me, but what did Mr. Sexy actually mean?

Sighing, the smell of food forced my eyes to open and it was him again. Holding a plate of hot steamy food.

"I assumed you were up to find the kitchen," He said, handing me the plate. "I fixed something for you while you were resting."

"Thank you," I said, stuffing my face with food. As soon as he saw that I was okay, he started to head out but I still needed to know what he meant with Enzo.

"I have a question."

"Yes."

"What did you mean that I was safe from Enzo," I asked. "He hasn't done anything but not come and save me."

Once I asked the question, this guy was going to say something but then decided not to. Did Enzo do something bad that I don't know about?

"Enzo has many enemies because he has a warrant for his arrest," He said, slowly. "A few years back; way before you were brought into the picture, he had a close watch on your birth family. As far as I was told, he assumed that you knew about your family so he used your sister, Lisa."

"He's an ex-girlfriend who wants my baby?"

"Lisa didn't have a choice in what she's doing to you or has done to you, I should say," He sighed. "It's a long story that took place but when he found out that your brother Xavier got into working and helping the mafia council, he was hungry for more power and money. Thing is, he has to have kids with one of the sisters in that family."

"Then he'll get what he wants?"

"No. The kid would have to die in order for that to happen," He stated. "That's why you've been through all that's happened."

Taking in everything that this guy has told me, I don't even know what to say. Has Enzo only loved me because of what my family can give him? I gave this man my heart and all the love I had and all I got in return was this? To find out that he actually didn't love me? I'm so angry that I could scream but I can't harm my baby. This baby has not done anything wrong to feel my pain.

"It wasn't wise of me to tell you and-"

"No," I said. "Thank you for telling me. I needed to know and now I do."

"I know it's dumb to say but try not to stress," He said, taking my plate. "I'm too busy to deal with death anyway."

"I'll try." I muttered.

Having nothing much to do, I laid down and tried to sleep. Everytime I tried, I always saw him in my head. Us sleeping together. We laughed. Even us fucking. I needed to get this man out of my head whatever it meant.

"Well, is she with someone?"

"No, but that's besides the point," I sighed. "All I was told to do was protect her while she's here."

"Then be a bad boy and go against the rules," Boman said. "If you want to hit that ass, hit that ass."

"May I need to remind you that she's pregnant and months away to give birth," I asked, sitting down. "And besides, she doesn't know who I am."

"Then get to know her, Henry," Liv stated. "You said it was love at first sight."

"I have things to do that doesn't concern-"

Before I could finish, Rhea had walked in. The fact that everyone's eyes fell on her made me angry, but then again, she isn't mine. Although God knows how badly that I wish she was.

"I should've knocked." She said, about to walk back.

"No," I said, when all eyes went on me. "They were about to leave."

"No we-"

"Yes we were," Live said, hitting the back of Roman's head. "Talk to her."

"Not helping." I said, hugging her.

As soon as both Liv and Romen left, it was now just Rhea and I. The thought of us being in love created so many dirty thoughts, but I had to remember that she just got out of a relationship and is pregnant.

"Did you want something?"

"I was wondering where the pots and pans were so I could cook." She said, looking down.

"I need to remember that womens get super hungry when they're pregnant." I said, chucking.

"Oh. I'm not hungry," She corrected. "I just wanted to cook something for you/"

"For me?" I asked, noticing her embarrassment.

"Yeah," She said, as I made my way toward her. "I didn't know what to do to thank you, so I thought I'd just cook for you."

Lifting her chin up, my heart twisted at the sight of her eyes. How could Enzo be so stupid to do what he did and hurt someone like Rhea? She's the most beautiful creature that I've ever had in my home, let alone Wanted. If only I wasn't so nice, I'd have her on my desk putting my own seed in her.

Seeing that I haven't said anything, I pulled my hand away.

"Thank you for wanting to cook for me, but the only thing I want for you to do is rest." I said, walking back toward my desk.

"But there's nothing for me to do and I just don't want to rest."

"Then I'll have one of the maids take you to a room where there's a tv." I said as Alice walked in with a maid.

Having the maid take Rhea to a room, I immediately fell into my chair the minute they left. This will only continue to go on until everything settles down and Rhea's good to leave.

"You fell in love." Alice said, handing me a folder.

"How couldn't I," I asked, turning around to look out the window. "It's even bad enough that I want her."

"And why's that bad?"

"Because I'm a controlling person when it comes to sex," I said. "I do things that'll make her run."

"Henry, I've seen you change your way for a woman you loved," She said, taking my hand. "Change your ways for her."

All you have to do is get to know her and have her get to know you and leave the rest to me. After all, she trusts you."

"I'm leaving in a few days," I sighed, pulling away. "It'll be wise to take her with you when you go back to Xavier."

"Alright but when you tell Xavier that his stockment will be held, do not mention anything about Enzo and Rhea," Alice said. "I don't need him killing Enzo without me having proof about this whole thing."

"I'll see what I can do." I said, facing my desk and looking through the folder that Alice handed me.

"In the meantime, you can take her to her doctor's appointment and go shopping tomorrow morning." She said, patting my shoulder.

With nothing else to say, I continued to work on my paperwork as Alice walked out. Hearing that she had walked out and closed the door behind her, I closed my folder and rested my head in my hands.

I was never this way with any women I'd wish to make mine. I don't know if it's the fact that Rhea's pregnant or the fact that she just got out of a relationship, but I'm taking my time with her.

Sighing, I grabbed my phone to call Liv when she walked right in.

"Good," I said, sliding my phone in my pocket. "I was about to call you."

"What's up because I really have to go," She said. "James wants me home."

"Did something happen?"

"Leo got upset when he lost a gambling bet with one of Rorbert's men which ended up him shooting and killing his Rorbert's brother." She explained.

"Should I send someone with you?"

"I'm a big girl, Henry," She stated. "Now, what do you want so I can go?"

"I was going to ask you to take Rhea to her appointment and shopping tomorrow, but with everything going on, I'm assuming it's a no."

"Look. I can take her, but you're dropping her at my house," She said, walking toward the door. "You like her. You try to get to know her."

"Thank you." I called out as she walked out.

"You owe me, Henry Marino!"

"Yes I do." I said to myself once she had already left.

Liv has always helped me with everything I need. Need advice? Go to liv. Need emotional support? Go to Liv. Need a good lawyer behind you? Go to Liv. I've done many things that got me in trouble that almost landed me in prison for life, but having Liv as my lawyer and finding strong rock solid evidence that I was not guilty, I was clear. Now, she's just not my lawyer or someone I can go to, she's my friend. Someone I could put my life in their hands. And because of that, I owe her.

Going back to work, I didn't realize the time until a soft knock sounded.

"Do you at least sleep?" Rhea asked.

"I do," I chuckled, as I started cleaning. "Um, I'm going to go out for food. Would you like to come with me?"

"Yeah. I could use some outside environment after all that's happened." She said,

"Yeah," I said, grabbing my keys and holding out my hand. "Let's go."

Instantly taking my hand with a smile that could set the house on fire, we headed out to my car. Seeing that she was good in the car, I went around on the driver's side and then we were off.

Knowing Rhea hasn't been out for the longest time, I did expect her to be glued to the windows, but I never thought that she would have the expression of a child when he gets a candy bar or something he's always wanted.

"Are we almost there because I'm hungry?" She asked, rubbing her stomach.

"Almost," I said, grinning. "Since we're going to be seeing each other, we, um, should get to know each other?"

There you go, Henry. Fucking everything up.

"I think that would be nice," She giggled. "After all, I do feel safe around you."

You'll feel even safer when I have-

"That's good," I said, as my phone runged. "That you feel safe."

"Yeah," She agreed as I declined the call. "So, what would you like to know about me?"

"Well, since you don't know about your birth family and all, how was your family? Did you have any siblings?"

"I only had Daniel, but he ended up not being related to me."

"Oh." I said, turning down the exit.

"What about you," She asked. "Do you have any siblings?"

"Three actually," I said, smiling at the memory of them. "Two sisters and one brother. Alison, Abigail, and Silas. I'm the oldest, but because I'm not there with them, Alison is the oldest."

"Where are they?"

"So, Alison and I are only two months apart but the other two are way younger. Meaning that Abigail and Salis are in school while Alison just watches them," I explained as I pulled up to my restaurant. "But summer break is coming soon, so you'll get to see them before I leave."

"Before you leave," She asked, sadly. "Where are you going?"

"There's business I have to take care of. Family business," I added. "But Alice will take you to your brother and I'll meet the both of you there."

"Oh. Okay." She said as I parked in front of the restaurant.

I own many high end restaurants that if you came in just pj's, you'd be talked about or given dirty looks, but as for Rhea, I dare anyone to give her a

look, let alone talk about her because she's in her pj's and is weeks from giving birth.

Jumping out the car, I gave the driver a stern look of not opening Rhea's door. AFter getting the hint, I handed my keys to him and helped Rhea out which caused many people to look our way.

"I should've changed." She said, hiding by my side as I held her hand and walked us inside.

"You look beautiful just like this," I said as the doors opened for us. "Besides, we're just going to pick up food."

Entering the building, it was no surprise that anyone called Rhea since everyone knew I was the owner. The plan was to grab food, order Rhea something to eat, and leave. That was the plan, but something always has to go off track. In this case, it wasn't good.

"Henry! My man," Sebatine yelled. "Come eat with us."

"I'd love to, but I just came to get my food and order my... girlfriend something to eat."

I knew after I had said the word that all eyes were all on me. I can't even start to think what's going through Rhea's mind, but this was the only way. Men here aren't so nice like I am. In other words, if I hadn't claimed Rhea as mine, these boys would have eaten her up alive.

"You're having... a baby?" He asked, looking Rhea up and down.

"Yes." I said, getting annoyed and Rhea was quick to pick up on it.

"Baby, I'm hungry." She whispered loud enough that only myself and Sebastine could hear.

"We'll talk later." I said, patting his back and guiding Rhea and myself to the kitchen.

"Girlfriend?" She asked once we walked in.

"I have a lot of male friends who... well, they're not like me," I stated. "This new me that is."

"Meaning?"

"I use to be a fuck boy," I said as we stopped infront of the counter. "Every girl that I saw that I wanted, I had in my bed. In easier terms, I was Chirsten Grey in Fifty Shades of Grey, but way worse. But besides that, things took a turn and almost ended me up in prison for life. When that happened, I promised myself that if I were to get out of this situation that I'll change. So, this is me living up to my promise."

The thought of me opening up to someone other than Liv felt different. I had this unexplainable feeling and honestly, it felt great. I'd do anything to still have this feeling and always be near her.

"Well, they aren't like you and you aren't like them as far as I can see." Rhea said.

"A part of me wanted to stop," I said, looking down. "Stop hurting those women. Myself, but you have no idea how good it felt. Even though I'm not that person anymore, I feel the temptation creeping in. A want and it's fucked up that it's slowly coming to a need."

"Maybe I can help." She said, slowly.

"God no," I said, straightening up real quick. "I'm not doing that to you."

"Is it because I'm weeks from giving birth and just got out of a relationship?" She asked.

"Yes and no," I sighed. "You and Enzo probably did some hard dominance sex while you two were together, but I'm different. If I'm not careful, I can hurt you."

The fact that she wanted to help me with my temptations, turned me on. Fuck! I wanted her so bad and here she was. Giving herself to me. I would make her my sub, but anyone who was into the deep BDSM sex could see that she's a brat. Something I never dealt with but willing to try.

Wanting to agree, Joseph came out with my take out bag. As soon as he saw me, he looked at me, then at Rhea, and his eyes went even bigger when he saw how huge she was.

"Do I need to make another bag to go?"

"Plase." I said as he handed me the bag.

"Would you like for me to fix the same or would you like to see the menu?"

"Surprise me." She said,

"No seafood I see." He said, pointing at Rhea's stomach.

"Yes." She giggled.

"I'll do that right now," He said, looking over to me. "It won't take long."

"Okay." I said, nodding.

Seeing that Joseph was going to work on Rhea's meal, I went over to the set of chairs that were by the door. With nothing to do, I happened to find myself staring at Rhea. I know that I had to look away before she catches me,

but it was so hard. There were so many things I wanted to do to her right now. Not even caring that she was pregnant. I wanted her and it was becoming a need, but she wasnt mine.

"Why won't you let me help you," She said. "Besides that fact that I'm pregnant and just got out of a relationship."

"Because we just met and you know nothing about me."

"Then let me get to know you then," She stated. "There's something about you that I love and want."

"That's because you've been through enough already and I'm kind to you." I said, looking away.

"It's not that," She said, moving towards me. "It's not just that and you know it. You feel something-"

"God damn it, Rhea," I groaned. "Yes. I feel something for you since you've been in my care. I'm slowly going back to where I was because you make me feel good. Fuck. Every minute I tell myself that I want you and that I wish I could make you mine, but-"

"Then make me yours," She said, closing the space between us. "Make me yours."

We just met and here she is. Pleading with me to make her mine. This woman wants me to claim her as mine. Well, all I can say is that if only she knew what she was getting herself into.