Tread Carefully

Chapter 11

My heart couldn't help but swell with love and warmth.

As we made it up the stairs one arm wrapped around my waist and the other took my right hand. Our body's pressed closer and I felt my long skirt swish around my ankles.

My cropped shirt let the little wind that was passing though brush my exposed back.

"Did you just have all of this set up," I asked as I looked at the wine and snacks laid out at the little side table.

"Yes I did," a gentle finger curled my chin and turned my head. Everything seemed so slow light as my eyes captured his.

His brown eyes were glittering with all the sparkling little lights and I couldn't help but fall in love all over again. Our body's swayed and when I couldn't hold his gaze I pushed my face into his neck.

He smelled so good and clean.

Yet another moment to cherish. Even if I didn't want to be here I was. He was right he was going to find us eventually. I felt myself growing bitter. I tried pulling away disgusted with myself and my feelings. I didn't want to be here but my body craved the nearness of Vito's body.

A hum came from his chest as his hand curled gently around my throat. "What's the matter bèbè?"

A slight breath caught in my throat as our eyes collided and I couldn't do anything but stare with wide eyes. Stare at the man who could love you with the most tenderest love or could show his love for brutal violence.

Before I knew it his mouth was on mine. His hand fisted in my blonde wolf cut and tilted my head back to let his tounge explore my mouth.

Those little bubbly feelings arouse as I pressed myself into him with palms against his chest like it would keep me from completely melting into him.

My body ached like never before and I couldn't help but rub my now hardened nipples against him.

He suddenly parted. "Keep doing that and your going to find yourself bent over that rail," his voice was thick with need. My cheeks flushed and I blinked trying to clear my list filled gaze.

"I couldn't help it, you know what you do to me," it came out softer than I intended.

He only stared at me for a spilt second before grabbing my hand and leading me to sit by the snacks.

"We should talk on a serious note," he poured us both wine.

My heart skipped a beat as I took the wine glass he held out.

I took a sip preparing to talk. "What's on your mind," I said lightly. We both sat and I helped myself to a peice of ham and cracker.

A deep sigh puffed his chest before it went to its regular state. " First thing first I want to apologize...I know when you were with me last time I wanted to control you like you were some sort of doll, like you needed fixing..."

"It was wrong of me to try and control your life, I didn't relize that until I was told you- we had a child," his brows furrowed as he stared into his cup.

The same facial expression he had he'd passed to Bruno. Furrowed brows, slightly down turned lips and rosey cheeks that all showed guilt.

"I'm a changed man Vel," our eyes connected once more and I saw they were even more sparkly than ever.

"I won't ever put you or our child in harms way or in torment, I swear on my life, I've change-"

I put both of our drinks down and I embraced him. My arms curled around his neck and my face nuzzled his ear.

There were tears in my eyes. I knew how difficult it was for Vito to apologize or even admit he was wrong, he even found it difficult to spill his heart out.

"Show me your a changed man Vito, show our son better and be the best father you can fit him," I whispered.

I felt him shudder and squeeze me closer as if I was going to fly away again.

I wasn't. I was here to stay and see the changed man he claimed to be.

Vito wasn't an emotional person but when it came to his family he was nothing but.

I pulled back slightly to peer into his face with a gentle smile. His thick lashes were spiked and looked like the worlds most beautiful model. He's absolutely gorgeous even in anger or remorse.

I cupped his face and kissed him gently. "Thank you," the soft words came out so soft I could bearly hear myself.

"Màmà," Bruno's voice came from the back door.

With a soft sigh I pulled away. "Yes Bruno?"

"Emiliano is taking me to bed," he pulled his uncle towards the door.

A knowing look passed across we his face as he sent a curt nod. He knew we didn't want to be disturbed so he was handling Bruno for us.

I smiled and nodded back. "Come," I opened my arms for a hug.

Bruno quickly ran to me and I bent to wrap my arms around him gently before kissing the top of his head. He kissed my cheek before hugging Vito and running back inside.

I turned back to Vito and saw that he was already gazing at me with those brown eyes.

My cheeks flushed with him staring so deeply into my face.

I grabbed a cracker and nibbled it, not knowing what to say next. He did as well. A smile tugged at my lips at the silence.

We were like teens who'd just confessed their love and were speechless.

"Our anniversary is next month Vel," he murmured after taking a sip of his wine.

My eyes trailed the tounge that quickly slipped out to catch a lingering drop of wine on his tempting lower lip.

"Any ideas on where you want to go?" He smiled.

My heart lept. Was he really giving me the option to visit where ever I wanted to go?

I was silent for a moment. "Um I haven't thought of anything yet.." I brushed my short bangs off of my forehead.

He nodded and stood with his hand out." Let's head inside it's getting a bit chilly."

I took his hand and walked with him to the back door. The warmth from his hand surrounded my whole body.

Once we were in we headed up the stairs to our room.

"I'll shower first," I called dibs.

Vito's brow quirked slightly before he nodded.

I quickly gathered my night clothes before heading into the bathroom.

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