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wherever you need to go.”
    She smiled brightly. “That’s brilliant. Thank you.”
    “I’ll do all the arranging, Clara. You go back and sort whatever you need to. I’ll make sure Mia and Natalie are okay.”
    I squeezed Belinda’s arm gently. I was extremely grateful to have her. “Thanks, Belinda.”
    She smiled sweetly back. “No problem at all.” She then turned her attention back to Natalie.
    “Have a good day, Natalie. If you have any problems, just give me a shout.”
    She waved at me. “Sure. Thank you.”

    About an hour later, I slumped in my chair with a big sigh. I had called Mr. Brennan and he seemed happy enough. He would get tested, but was happy. That was the main thing.
    Getting up from my chair, I thought it would be nice to get some fresh air. I was starting to get a little stir crazy and thought a walk around the grounds might calm me down a little.
    With that thought in my head, that’s exactly what I did. The sun was out today, but it was a little fresh. Every time the breeze hit my face it would sting a little. Still, I accepted it as I was just happy enough to be outside for a little—even in the cold.
    I walked around for about half an hour taking in the view of the Kentish fields ahead, and the expanse of trees around. On my journey, I bumped into my gardener, Thomas. He was young and a little easy on the eyes. My girls all had a field day watching him in the summer with his top off.
    I said hi and went through a few pleasantries before I thought it was time to head back inside. Just before heading in, though, I spied something in the distance. It looked like a fleet of cars were heading this way. I didn’t know why, but something was telling me this wasn’t right.
    On full alert, I ran back into the house and screamed at all the girls to head for their rooms.
    “Why? What’s happening?” Samantha’s face mirrored my own.
    “I don’t know, but there are people coming, and I don’t think they’re friendlies somehow. Everyone, please go to your rooms and stay there until I say it’s safe.”
    They all nodded, and I turned to go back out the door. The cars were coming closer, and I managed to spy the identity of one of the passengers straight away. I should have guessed it—Mr. Belatoni.
    Instinctively, I bolted the doors shut and stood to attention upon the steps. It wasn’t long before a loud banging sound erupted around the house. Then, all became quiet inside as everyone went off to hide. I had never seen or heard it that quiet before. It made the hairs on the back of my neck stand to attention.
    “Clara, I know you’re in there. Just be a good girl and open the door for me. You have sixty seconds.”
    My eyes widened in panic. I didn’t know what to do. I couldn’t let him in; he had his henchmen with him, and there was no telling what they were here to do. My girls’ safety was my number one priority.
    I stood—panicked—just waiting and hoping he would eventually give up and go away. I didn’t truly think that would be likely, however. He soon proved me right when I heard them bash through my door. It took them several attempts to get the door open, but they managed it. As soon as they all broke through, in walked Luca. It was almost as if everything was happening in slow-motion. Again, he commanded the room like a giant bull about to charge.
    He took in his surroundings, but before long, those steely, sparkling, caramel eyes bored into mine like a man possessed. And boy did he possess me. I couldn’t move; I couldn’t even breathe. I also couldn’t take my eyes off that man.
    He came to halt with a few men standing directly behind him. He stood still and leisurely raked his gaze over my body. I wasn’t sure, but I thought I heard a low growl escape from him. With the room being so big and without another sound to be heard, the vibrating rumble in his throat was amplified.
    Then, that sexy smile curved his lips up, and I knew he was coming for me. Without