Total pages in book: 23
Estimated words: 21882 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 109(@200wpm)___ 88(@250wpm)___ 73(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 21882 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 109(@200wpm)___ 88(@250wpm)___ 73(@300wpm)
I look over at my mom, unsure what to say. But Grace merely smiles, and looks at me with tears in her eyes.
“My baby is growing up, isn’t she? Is this what you want, Maddy?”
I sense my lover tense by my side, but there’s only one answer.
“Yes Mommy. This is what I want. I love Cameron, and I think it makes sense for us to live together, even if I’m only eighteen. I promise I’ll study hard and keep getting good grades in school.”
My mom walks over to me, and pushes my hair back from my face with tender fingers.
“When did you become a woman, Maddy?” she asks softly. “It seems like you were only two years old just yesterday.”
I let out a small, choked sound.
“Yes, but even two year olds grow up, Mommy. It’s time that I moved in with Cameron. It’s the right thing to do.”
Grace lets out a sigh and then turns to the dark, handsome CEO.
“If I hear even one bad word about you, I’ll have your neck in the wringer,” she warns him. “Billionaire or not, if you mess with my daughter, you mess with me.”
Cameron merely smiles, and inclines his head.
“Of course, Mrs. Mitchell, but rest assured, I’ll take good care of Maddy. We’ll send for her things in the morning, and then she’ll be ensconced here for good. Of course, you can visit anytime, and all spa services will be provided free.”
My mom turns back to me again, with tears in her eyes once more. She looks really old once more, and my heart breaks a bit.
“Are you sure this is what you want, honey?” she asks in a gentle voice. “You can always come home if you want.”
But somehow, I know my future lies with the possessive alpha male, so I smile gently and take his hand while leaning against that big bulk in a show of solidarity.
“This is what I want, Mommy. I’m going to be fine, don’t worry. Go get some sleep now because you must be tired.”
With that, Grace turns away, her shoulders slightly stooped in her nice coat and shuffles to the door. My heart breaks again but then she turns back before leaving and gives me a small wave.
“I love you baby girl,” she says, before disappearing.
With that, I know a chapter of my life has closed, and a new one has opened with Mr. Savage by my side. It will be unexpected and thrilling, yet filled with danger and adventure as well. But somehow, this is right and in my heart of hearts, I know it. I turn to him with a brilliant smile and my heart full, hoping for the best.
“You’re going to be fine, Madeline,” he says, leaning down to press a kiss to my lips.
His touch thrills me and I smile at him, my eyes watery.
“Do you promise?” I ask.
His look is serious as he trails a gentle finger down my cheek.
“I promise.”
And with that, the handsome billionaire and I begin the next adventure.
10
Cameron
A month later.
Maddy has moved into my suite at Le Palms, and the change has been fantastic. She’s giving, sweet, and so interesting to talk to. My life has taken on new dimensions, and it’s all because of a gorgeous eighteen-year-old girl. Who would have thought? It’s astonishing that an old croaker like myself would be absolutely entranced with this woman’s goodness and sweetness, and I can’t even remember what life used to be like without her.
Plus, I treat Maddy like a queen. After all, she deserves it, seeing how she puts up with my growly ways. As a result, tonight I’m taking her to a show at the nearby Parisienne Hotel. It’s probably not a great show, to be honest, because our competitors have always been cheap when it comes to paying performers. I’m not expecting too much other than a mid-rate singer with some flashing lights, and maybe a thrilling soundtrack, but it’s fine. It’s important to keep tabs on the other shows on the Strip, and I’m always one to do his homework.
I wait in the foyer of our suite. My living quarters are huge. They’re on the top floor of the hotel, and there are four bedrooms, all with their own en suite bathrooms. There’s an enormous living area with two flat screen TVs and velvet couches scattered about, as well as a top of the line chef’s kitchen. Maddy squealed when she saw it because she loves to cook. She’s delivered too. We’ve been eating at home a lot because my love has been whipping up the most delectable meals, although we have a chef and room service at our disposal.
What I love most though, is that she moved right into my room without any thought of using one of the guest bedrooms. I didn’t tell her to, she just knew that this is what I wanted. I came home after the movers were done, and sure enough, her things were hanging in my closet and that night, she came straight to bed with me. Of course, there were crazy fireworks, and I sampled her lusciousness over and over again until the sun came up.