Forbidden Temptation My Mafia Fiance's Alpha Father (Brooklyn and Aden) novel Chapter 51

Chapter 51
Brooklyn

I’m wolfing my breakfast down as fast as I can the next day, already wearing my riding boots and the tight fawn-colored jodhpurs I found not-so-mysteriously in my room this morning.

I look towards the galley of the kitchen, but Aden isn’t cooking today.

Where is he? I can’t wait to get to the stable to see Heathcliff again. After the drama of last night, I could really use some time to decompress.

I drink my orange juice in one big gulp and notice Hudson giving me a funny look.

“Seriously,” he says, his plate still full. “You’re not going to get my dad to appear any faster if you choke on your food.”

I grin at him, mouth full of food still. He cocks an eyebrow, a slight smirk playing out over his lips.

“It’s good to see you happy, Brooklyn,” he says. Then his expression falls a little. “I’m just sorry I didn’t think of it first. A horse… something to keep you company.”

He’s clearly angry with himself, so much that I almost feel sorry for him.

My relationship with Hudson is complex. While he isn’t my lover, he still seems to want to be everything else to me that a husband and mate should be.

Partner. Companion. Savior.

“It’s okay, Hudson,” I say, putting a hand on his and giving him another smile. “I didn’t know it, either. Or, well, I’ve always wanted one, but I had no idea it was a real possibility.”

Hudson laughs through his nose. “Anything is possible, Brooklyn,” he says, then his face falls. “At least, anything money can buy. If you can dream it, we can get it.”

“Hmmm,” I say, winking at him. “You do know that I have a very active imagination. You might regret that.” I stand up, stretching.

Aden comes through the door then, pausing a moment to look at me. I drop my hands and watch, speechless, as he comes over.

“Good morning,” I say, embarrassed by my eagerness.

He looks at me again, a little indulgent, and then tosses a piece of paper onto the breakfast table.