Sweet Temptation by Cora Reilly

Luca’s uncles—my fellow Underbosses that I couldn’t stand—were the first to
demand I bed my wife.
Giulia and I stood with my sisters and her parents when the first shout cut
through the music.
Appreciative roars and clapping followed and then a chorus of “bed her”
came from most of the men.
Giulia’s father and brother did not take part in it. Christian gave me a look
that bordered on threatening. At another time, I would have reacted accordingly
to that kind of disrespect. Now wasn’t the time, however. He was a braver man
than his father. I had to give it to him.
Giulia clutched her wine glass and gave my sister Mia an embarrassed smile.
Mia hugged me tightly. “Don’t make me kick your ass, big brother. Be good
to that girl. She’s such a cutie.”
I untangled myself from my sister. I would not discuss my sex life with her.
Felix gave me a hard look, but we both knew that whatever went on tonight
was no longer his responsibility. He certainly loved his daughter, but he also
loved power, and if he had to choose between the two…
I turned to my wife, tired of everyone shoving their noses into our marriage.
Giulia gave me a shy look, her cheeks red. I held out my hand, and she took it
without hesitation. Her palms were sweaty. “Are you ready to go upstairs?” I
murmured, bending down so only she could hear me.
She swallowed, but nodded.
I turned to our families. “If you’ll excuse us?”
Before Giulia and I could take our leave, Egidia hugged her daughter once
more and whispered something in her ear that drove a fierce blush into my wife’s
cheeks.