***ZANE’S POV***
I had a meeting with Rio Monteleo and I was on my way to Aloha district.
London was sitting beside me and the baby was in the baby carrier beside her.
Little Dante was growing up so fast.
It has been eleven months since we last saw or heard of Oliver and Michael and I didn’t give a fuck where they were hiding or what was going on in their lives.
But deep in me, I knew they were hiding underground, ready to attack at any given time.
“Dada. Dddada,” little Dante sings song as he bit on his play toy.
My boy was always blabbing but now, he could call my name and I squealed with excitement whenever I heard him call out on me.
“Yes, little angel? We are soon reaching Rio’s house. I bet you would want to see Kayla again, right?” I asked staring at him.
Kayla was Rio’s wife, Mia’s, niece and she had been staying with them since her parents died in an accident.
She was three and would talk shit out of Dante whenever they met.
“Yes. Koala… Meet baby Koala,” he babbled.
Looking at me, London burst out laughing. I enjoy seeing the laugh lines in her eyes because I don’t see that often. But lately, she has been so in the mood.
I guess being in a family atmosphere has brought down some responsibilities in her.
“Dante can’t say my name yet. What wouldn’t I give to hear him say mama?” she cries out leaning her head against my shoulder.
Glaring down at her, I wriggle my brows, causing her to giggle.
“Maybe you should be a good mom so he can warm up to you?” I tease her tapping my index finger against her nose.
She groans and closes her eyes, as if thinking of what to say to me.
“Zane. Don’t say that in front of the baby. What if he grows up hating me?” she asks, staring directly into my eyes.
I don’t know why we have been having this conversation lately but London thinks I deserve better, his son too.
Especially as the trail of lies Oliver had put in me had caused us to go in for a test that left my marriage shaken.
It has been all those months now, and I might think that things have been left behind but with London, it is never like that.
She will want to know why I even said that in the first place.
“Never. He would love his mama,” I correct her, pressing my hand on her face, making sure her eyes are on mine.
“And his Dada,” she adds sweetly.
“Of course,” I muttered.
Huffing, London relaxed and enjoyed the rest of the ride.
We arrived at Rio’s house and Caleb stopped the car.
“We are here, boss,” he signals.
Reaper was in the escort car, accompanied by Sinner, Pierre, and Jesse.
They were my personal men. Micah had left to heaven knows where, but London had assured me that they still spoke. Don’t know the details even if I wanted to because London kept it at that.
Micah didn’t want me to be a pain in the ass though, I guess I understand him, especially as London would pick his side over mine in every fight we have.
That’s annoying. But I can’t do otherwise.
Getting out of the car, I help London to my side and kiss her forehead
“I will take care of the baby,” I say just as I have for the last twelve months since the baby was born.
His birthday was soon coming up though. We are planning a party for Dante.
“If I don’t help out, how will he know when to call me Mama?” London whines, but keeps her gritty smile at me.
Grabbing her waist, I pull her before me, locking eyes with hers.
“I take care of the baby so you can rest. You did a lot of carrying while pregnant. Now, I am in charge,” I mutter kissing her fiercely until when we part, she is breathless.
“Daddy…” she stutters, not having the words to say.
Good.
Before the words can form, Mia’s voice is coming from the house.
“Jeez! London. Girl! That kiss was the bomb. If you aren’t careful, you might be expecting another baby shortly,” Mia says as she comes out barefoot and wraps her arms around London’s body.
They hug one another before I hear Rio’s growl from the house.
“Mia. Get your feet into some slippers woman. You could hurt your soft legs,” he says.
From a fierce mafia lord like Rio, I knew he was whipped by his wife just as I was with London.
“All cavemen,” Mia says under her breath.
London laughs and nods her head.
“Overprotective, possessive, and alpha males,” London chuckles out.
Where was the lie? I wanted the world to know she was mine, and I would show her off at any chance I got.
Carrying Dante out of the car, I walk towards Mia and she gives me a respectful hug. Then, snatches my baby from my hands, kissing his face.
Dante laughed, locking his baby fingers into Mia’s wave of hair.
“Welcome, Zane. Rio said you all were coming for the weekend. Also, to celebrate Dante’s birthday,” she said confirming why we were here.
“Yes. That’s right,” I say, my eyes moving to Rio’s face.
That wasn’t the only reason though, I needed to figure out what Oliver’s plan was and where to find him because if he got to us first, that would mean the end of my game.
Rio approached me and slapped his hand on my back several times, making sure I was there not only physically, but also with my mind.
“Let’s go inside, brother, we have a lot to discuss about,” he explained leading the way.
As we enter the house, little Kayla comes crashing on us, chanting Dante’s name.
“They are going to be best of friends when they grow up,” Mia comments.
London accepts and Kayla giggles sweetly, her sound filling the room.
“This way, Zane,” Rio says, motioning to his office.
Kissing my wife on her lips, she looks shocked at first, but she gains her composure quickly.
“See you shortly, babe,”