When Luca gets out of bed, the place next to him is vacant. He searches the area for Eddison as his eyes adapt to the light. He was Edison.
Luca sighs heavily as he recalls what happened the night before. Considering that it was her first time, he was mild, but as they engaged in rounds two and three, it became clear that she preferred it tough.
He smiles as the aroma of bacon permeates the space.
Eddie is only wearing one of his t-shirts and her underwear as he enters the kitchen and sees her. Although she frequently moved around the apartment in this manner, this sight made Luca grin since he knew that the sexy figure below had been in his bed the night before.
Luca approaches Eddie from the rear and encircles her waist. As she is raised off the floor, Eddie squeals. She lets out a little groan as Luca licks the back of her neck.
"Morning." As he sets her back on her feet, he murmurs against her skin. Eddie turns around in his arms and kisses her on the nose.
"Morning."
"When I couldn't find you, I thought maybe -"
I'm only hungry. Eddie ends the sentence. "I felt like bacon and eggs. Is that okay?"
"Perfect. What are you feeling?
"A little painful." Spinning back to the meal, Eddie adds. But definitely worth it, she says as she turns to face Luca.
It was - last night.
"Perfect." Eddie again cuts him off, and Luca slaps her behind.
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The two are surfing through Netflix while leaning back on the couch around one in the afternoon. She uses the remote to choose a show as Eddie's little figure is lying back on Luca's chest between his knees. She shivers as Luca draws a circle on her thigh. Luca's hand freezes as the front door is knocked on.
"EDDIE!" The door lets Parker's voice come through.
Luca takes her off of Eddie's lap as Eddie's body tenses. He lays her down on the couch and kisses her on the forehead.
"I'll deal with him, Cara." While Luca makes her way to the door, Eddie embraces her knees. The door is flung open by Luciano, showing a dishevelled-looking Parker.
Parker looks around the townhouse before focusing on Eddie.
"Ed-"
"No! I'll hear from you. Parker is being held back by Luca as he speaks forcefully. Parker is shorter than Luca, who glares at him.
"You are not involved in this at all!"
"If it relates to Edison. Therefore, it worries me. Luca is speaking loudly. Eddie peers over the arm of the couch toward Parker.
"Parker. Eddie whispers gently, "You need to leave.
"But Eddie --"
"She instructed you to go, right? I will if you even so much as glance in her direction.
"You can't just-"
"Edison belongs to me!" Luca yells in Parker's direction. He is a touch-protective, which makes Eddie a little sexy.
"Y-Yours...?" Parker experiences realization and steps backwards out of the doorway toward his car. Luca seizes the chance, shuts the door, and returns to the couch. Eddie is raised by him, and after sitting down, he casually tucks her back in between his knees.
"Did you really mean it?" Leaning back into his chest, Eddie asks him quietly.
"Every single word." Luca gives her a sincere response while kissing her shoulder.
...
"Luciano, you need to calm down!" Mare attempts to soothe his sibling.
Please, Ed! Inform him to settle down.
"Stop now? How the heck can I stop freaking out? They'll be aware of it. as soon as they enter. She's like magic, and Ma will know it. I _"
"LUCA!" Eddie yells above Luca's babbling. She approaches his side and takes his big hands in her little ones. Why can't we let them know?
"Y-You...? You would want to?
Eddie asks with a shrug, "Why not?" "Unless...
"No. No, that. I just want to enjoy having you all to myself. I've only known you for seven days.
Have you been keeping count? At him, Eddie smirks.
"I love you, Eddison Jenkins." Quietly, Luca says. Before Luca's elder brother rudely interrupts them, the two continue to look at each other.
Okay, my dears! You people are dreadful! Although I adore it, Eddie, you are half nude and Ma and Pa will be here in twenty minutes.
Eddie looked down at her clothing, Luca's t-shirt, and some underwear.
Luca and Eddie had been having a great time together until Marc showed up and said his parents were on their way. Eddie notices Marc's gaze lingering on him, and she blushes.
Luca pulls her behind him by wrapping a possessive arm around her waist.
The phrase "Fratello attention." (Cautionary brother) With a warning growl from Luca, Marc lifts his hands in resignation.
"Hey, can you really blame me?" Eddie laughs at Marc's remarks before leaving for her room. Marc turns to face his brother when she closes the door and says, "About time."
"I know," Luca says, shrugging a little. Luca mostly makes the living area more orderly by dumping things that are lying about onto his bed. Mare unwinds on the sofa, unconcerned that his parents are about to show up—after all, it's not his home. Mare has not been completely honest with Luca regarding his and his parents' visit. Marc will be taking over the family firm, it is announced. Every aspect of family business.
Dante Moretti is the CEO of a sizable corporation to the general public, but to those in the know, he is also the Don of the New York Italian Mafia. Eddie hasn't been told, but Luca understands that since the family is now united, it's about time she did.
Eddie exits her bedroom wearing a fitted top and slim pants. Luca can't help but fixate on her restrictive attire.
"Cara, you are killing me." She hears him speak gently. He envelops her in his arms while inhaling her aroma. She smells so delicious, it's almost sexual.
Luca releases Eddison from his arms when the doorbell rings. Mare chuckles as she walks to the door.
"Ready, lovers?"