Forbidden Temptation My Mafia Fiance's Alpha Father (Brooklyn and Aden) novel Chapter 79

Chapter 79
Brooklyn

A thrill builds in the bottom of my stomach as I think about challenging Aden.

Pushing him, trying him—challenging myself in the process.

There’s a new Brooklyn developing in me, and I know it has to do with him.

I wonder if this is part of my heat. Me, finally coming into my true self.

If it is, maybe I shouldn’t fight it.

Because a big part of me wants to get to know this Brooklyn more.

But another part? She’s scared.

“I’ll follow your rules, Aden,” I say quietly, keeping my face blank. “But in exchange, I want to be treated with respect.”

He opens his mouth to reply, but I interrupt him, holding up a finger.

“For example, I’m not going to be held here like a little caged pet. I understand that you want to keep me under your watch, but I can’t spend my whole life sitting in my room.”

My face softens, betraying a little of the misery that I sometimes feel here.

“I’m a whole person, Aden,” I say, and I’m embarrassed by how vulnerable I sound. “A real person. I need to have a life.”

He watches me, considering, and then gives a small nod.

Satisfied, I head out the door and down the long basement hallway towards the steps.

Just as I reach the bottom, I hear him call my name again.

I turn to see Aden standing at the door to the little records room, considering me carefully.

“Go and get dressed,” he says, his voice even. “I can’t take you to the stables, but I’ll send someone else with you.”

My face brightens, and I bite my lip against my joy, not wanting him to see quite how happy he’s made me.

I feel as if I’ve gained a little bit of an upper hand here, and I don’t want to waste it.

“Thank you,” I say, dipping my head before dashing up the stairs to get ready.

***

Twenty minutes later, changed and ready to go, I descend the stairs from my bedroom again. I hear a whistle and turn towards the kitchen.