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00:00:00The man who opened the door was my ex-husband, Dante Moretti.

00:00:05I married him without knowing he was a Don.

00:00:07Years ago, when I was pregnant, he left me alone in the hospital.

00:00:11A group of unidentified mafia men broke into my room, and the doctors reached me.

00:00:14It was already too late.

00:00:15My baby had died inside me.

00:00:17I hated Dante for leaving me alone when I needed him most.

00:00:20I divorced him soon after, and never saw him again.

00:00:23The bra I can understand, but these boxers are a crime.

00:00:25Those boxers obviously aren't mine.

00:00:27Sorry, Dante.

00:00:29They're my husband's.

00:00:30Husband?

00:00:31What husband?

00:00:32But a hand shot out and stopped it.

00:00:34Dante forced his way inside.

00:00:36A slow, unsettling smile spread across his face.

00:00:39What do you mean, your husband?

00:00:40A legally registered spouse?

00:00:42Ring, paperwork, tax forms?

00:00:44The color drained from his face.

00:00:46A few seconds later, he suddenly laughed.

00:00:48There was no easy way to explain my brother's fashion sense.

00:00:51He leaned closer, boxing me between his body and the wall.

00:00:54You don't need to pretend there's a man in your apartment anymore.

00:00:57Your man is back.

00:00:58I will protect you.

00:01:00Apparently years apart, he'd done nothing to cure his ego.

00:01:04Then he picked up the sneakers and tossed them aside.

00:01:07Jesus.

00:01:08Your taste really did collapse after me.

00:01:10Throw these out.

00:01:11Footsteps dragged around the corner.

00:01:13A guy with bleached blonde hair, silver earrings, toward us with a plastic bag looped around

00:01:18one finger.

00:01:19My little brother, Jace Bennett.

00:01:21Jace looked down at the sneakers on the floor and frowned.

00:01:24What the fuck?

00:01:25Who's throwing out my new shoes?

00:01:27Dante's smile disappeared.

00:01:28Unfortunately, his arm was still braced beside my head.

00:01:31Jace noticed.

00:01:32His expression darkened.

00:01:33Okay.

00:01:34Who are you?

00:01:35What the hell?

00:01:36You're standing outside my place, throwing my shoes around and pinning my-

00:01:39Before the word sister came out, he slapped a hand over Jace's mouth.

00:01:42See?

00:01:43This is my husband.

00:01:44The boxers and shoes are his.

00:01:47Impossible.

00:01:49Your taste could completely collapse and you still wouldn't marry some fake blonde pretty

00:01:52boy with no masculinity.

00:01:53Jace made an outraged sound behind my palm.

00:01:56His best quality was that he never let anyone insult me.

00:01:59He shoved my hand away and took one step toward Dante, then remembered the plastic bag.

00:02:04He turned and stuffed it into my arms.

00:02:06The pads you wanted?

00:02:0722 bucks?

00:02:08Then owe me 30.

00:02:10Dante laughed once.

00:02:12This broke-ass freelover lives off you and still makes you pay him back for pads?

00:02:15And you married him?

00:02:16Jace grabbed Dante by the collar.

00:02:18What did you just call me?

00:02:20He looked at Dante.

00:02:22Then he looked at me.

00:02:24Finally, he understood what happened.

00:02:29I gave my brother the sweetest smile I had produced in 27 years.

00:02:33Babe, don't cause trouble, okay?

00:02:35A smile that clearly said,

00:02:37Help me lie and I will pay you.

00:02:39I batted my lashes.

00:02:40If you get hurt, it'll break my heart.

00:02:42Jace visibly shuddered at my voice.

00:02:44Then he recovered and threw an arm around my shoulders.

00:02:49Sir, is there a reason you're bothering my wife?

00:02:51He whispered in my ear.

00:02:52Three hundred bucks?

00:02:54I wasted one finger.

00:02:55Two fifty?

00:02:56Keep talking and it becomes eighty.

00:02:58Sit.

00:02:58Dante's eyes flashed.

00:02:59I stomped on Jace's brain and my speaker.

00:03:02Honey!

00:03:02My beautiful wife!

00:03:04My queen!

00:03:04Those are limited edition!

00:03:06While he bent down to inspect the damage, I faced Dante.

00:03:08You've seen him now?

00:03:09This is my husband.

00:03:10Dante's throat moved.

00:03:11When he looked at me again, the corners of his eyes were red.

00:03:15Why?

00:03:16Why what?

00:03:17Why didn't you wait for me?

00:03:19Why won't you give me a chance to make things right?

00:03:22Why could you marry him but reject me?

00:03:28First of all, I'm not a bleach blonde loser.

00:03:30This is golden blonde.

00:03:31Then he looked Dante up and down.

00:03:33Second, if my se-

00:03:35If my wife picked me over you, maybe you just couldn't get the job done.

00:03:40I grabbed Jace and shoved him into the apartment before he could say anything else.

00:03:44Right before I closed the door, I looked back.

00:03:46Dante was still standing there.

00:03:48He looked completely wrecked.

00:03:49The second the door closed, Jace and my dog surrounded me.

00:03:52The dog was Bruno, a Doberman Dante and I had adopted when we were still married.

00:03:56Bruno clearly remembered the scent in the hallway.

00:03:59His tail went insane.

00:04:01I rubbed his head until he calmed down.

00:04:04So that was the legendary ex-husband?

00:04:07How was my acting?

00:04:09Why'd you two divorce?

00:04:11Did he screw you over?

00:04:12Doesn't seem like it.

00:04:13Dude looked like he was about to cry.

00:04:15Jace knew I hated Dante.

00:04:17He didn't know I had once woken up in a hospital without my baby.

00:04:20Dante wasn't there at the time.

00:04:21I need him most.

00:04:22Actually, no way.

00:04:23You're terrifying.

00:04:24Who could bully you?

00:04:25I sent him $180.

00:04:29Close your mouth.

00:04:31One more question and you send it back.

00:04:35Jace went silent instantly and retreated to his room.

00:04:37I walked back to the door and looked through the peephole.

00:04:40The hallway was empty.

00:04:42Dante was gone.

00:04:42A strange heaviness settled in my chest.

00:04:45I hated that I noticed it.

00:04:47My phone buzzed.

00:04:48Dante.

00:04:48His first message read,

00:04:50What did he mean?

00:04:50I'm not good enough?

00:04:51Do you think I can't get the job done?

00:04:53You used to beg me to go easy on you.

00:04:55How the hell did that turn into I can't get the job done?

00:04:57I laughed before I could stop myself.

00:04:59I ignored him and tossed my phone onto the nightstand.

00:05:01The messages continued.

00:05:02So you're saying he's better?

00:05:03I don't believe that.

00:05:04Sienna, why aren't you answering?

00:05:05What are you doing this late?

00:05:06Jesus Christ.

00:05:07Sienna Bennett, you are not sleeping in the same bed with him.

00:05:10A second later,

00:05:11pounding started on the other side of my bedroom wall.

00:05:15I woke up annoyed and rolled over.

00:05:17The silly man had no manners.

00:05:19The next morning,

00:05:20both Jace and I looked half dead.

00:05:21Jace walked out of his room

00:05:23with his blonde hair standing in every direction.

00:05:25Sis, what was happening next door?

00:05:28Someone kept hitting the wall

00:05:30and I swear I heard a dying Doberman whining all night.

00:05:33And, uh,

00:05:34I'm pretty sure there was a guy taking care of himself in there too.

00:05:37Who do you think?

00:05:38Your sister's ex.

00:05:41Jace ducked behind the door and peeked out.

00:05:43Sis,

00:05:44were you two always this freaky?

00:05:46I grabbed a pillow and threw it at him.

00:05:49Jace ducked behind the door.

00:05:51I was just asking.

00:05:52Adults exchange dating experience, don't they?

00:05:54Just then,

00:05:55the doorbell rang.

00:05:58I pointed toward the door.

00:05:59You go.

00:06:01Jace stared at me.

00:06:02Why do I have to go?

00:06:03Because you're my husband.

00:06:05If you don't answer it, who will?

00:06:07He held out his hand.

00:06:08Two grand per husband performance.

00:06:10Door opening cost extra.

00:06:11I narrowed my eyes.

00:06:12Jace immediately added,

00:06:14Family discount?

00:06:15Five hundred.

00:06:15I threw another pillow at him.

00:06:17He caught it,

00:06:18grinning,

00:06:19then went to open the door.

00:06:21The second he did,

00:06:22His grin disappeared.

00:06:23Dante stood outside in a black suit.

00:06:25He looked like he hadn't slept in three days.

00:06:27Dark circles sat heavily beneath his eyes,

00:06:29and both hands were full.

00:06:31Two enormous takeout bags,

00:06:32and a ridiculous bouquet of red roses tucked under his arm.

00:06:35Jace immediately blocked the doorway.

00:06:37Dante looked past him.

00:06:38Where's Sienna?

00:06:39Still asleep?

00:06:40I heard her talking.

00:06:42Sleep talking.

00:06:43Dante's eyes narrowed.

00:06:44She just threw a pillow at you.

00:06:46Jace didn't even blink.

00:06:47Sleepwalking?

00:06:48Silence.

00:06:49Dante lifted one of the bags.

00:06:50I bought too much.

00:06:52Jace glanced down.

00:06:53Croissants from my favorite bakery.

00:06:55Strawberries.

00:06:55The lemon cake I liked.

00:06:57Jace's eyes widened.

00:06:58Damn.

00:06:59My ex-husband remembered everything.

00:07:00Jace reached for the bag.

00:07:02Hey, Mr. X.

00:07:03You eat breakfast yet?

00:07:04Dante pulled it away.

00:07:05Who the hell are you calling?

00:07:06Jace pointed at him.

00:07:07You.

00:07:08He reached again.

00:07:08Dante moved the bag behind his back.

00:07:10Jace followed it.

00:07:11What does your wife like to eat?

00:07:13Fried chicken?

00:07:14What kind of fried chicken?

00:07:15The edible kind?

00:07:16Then he lifted one of the bagel.

00:07:18She doesn't eat regular bagels.

00:07:20Gluten-free, lightly toasted, and must from M. Bagel.

00:07:23What a coincidence!

00:07:24That's my favorite!

00:07:25Jace reached for it.

00:07:26Dante moved it away.

00:07:27Jace grabbed the takeout bag with both hands.

00:07:29Dante held on.

00:07:30Jace pulled.

00:07:31Dante pulled back.

00:07:32Finally, Jace managed to rip the bag free and hugged it to his chest.

00:07:36Dante looked disgusted.

00:07:37You're getting pretty comfortable living off your wife.

00:07:39Jace smiled proudly.

00:07:40I'm a sugar baby.

00:07:41Dante's expression darkened.

00:07:43Then he asked,

00:07:44Where's the marriage certificate?

00:07:45Jace froze.

00:07:46So did I.

00:07:47Oh, shit.

00:07:48I shot off the couch.

00:07:50Dante held my gaze.

00:07:51Marriage certificate?

00:07:53If I show you, will you finally give up?

00:07:56Dante was shocked.

00:07:59I'm not showing you.

00:08:00His jaw tightened.

00:08:01I wasn't the one crying last night.

00:08:03Jace took a bite of the bagel he'd stolen from Dante.

00:08:07Then I guess the wall was crying.

00:08:09Dante's stare could have killed him.

00:08:10Before Jace could make things worse,

00:08:12Bruno came trotting over.

00:08:14The second he saw Dante,

00:08:15his entire body lit up.

00:08:17His tail started swinging so hard.

00:08:19Then he pressed himself against Dante's legs.

00:08:21Dante crouched down and held out one hand.

00:08:24Bruno.

00:08:25Bruno shoved his head straight into Dante's palm.

00:08:27Dante scratched behind his ears.

00:08:29Traitor.

00:08:29Something tightened painfully in my chest.

00:08:32I walked over,

00:08:33scooped Bruno into my arms,

00:08:34and hugged him against me.

00:08:36You don't like mom anymore?

00:08:37Dante looked up.

00:08:40He likes dad more.

00:08:41I glared at him.

00:08:42Dante ran a hand over Bruno's side.

00:08:44He's gotten skinny.

00:08:45I bought his favorite treats.

00:08:47Bruno was absolutely not skinny.

00:08:49That has nothing to do with you.

00:08:52The kid misses his dad.

00:08:54Shut up.

00:08:55Before he could answer,

00:08:56footsteps sounded in the hallway.

00:08:58Several huge men came around the corner.

00:09:00Broad shoulders.

00:09:02Dark jackets.

00:09:03They looked like mafia.

00:09:04The first one stopped in front of Dante.

00:09:06Morning, Don.

00:09:08Building management said every unit needs the annual fire sprinkle inspection.

00:09:11We checked yours at first, like you asked.

00:09:14We're ready to inspect this home now.

00:09:15I slowly turned my head.

00:09:17Don?

00:09:18You heard him wrong.

00:09:20He said Don.

00:09:21He said Dante.

00:09:23No, he absolutely said-

00:09:24I tried to close the door.

00:09:26Dante immediately wedged one shoe between the door and the frame.

00:09:29Then Dante caught my wrist.

00:09:30Before I could react,

00:09:31he stepped inside,

00:09:32turned me around,

00:09:33and pinned me lightly against the door.

00:09:35One arm landed beside my head.

00:09:38I looked up at him.

00:09:40Anything else?

00:09:40His mouth curved.

00:09:42About last night.

00:09:43What about it?

00:09:44I kept you awake.

00:09:45He leaned closer.

00:09:46I came to compensate you.

00:09:48As he bent down,

00:09:49the collar of his shirt fell slightly open.

00:09:50Broad chest.

00:09:52Hard muscle.

00:09:53Completely intentional.

00:09:54No compensation necessary.

00:09:56Just keep it quiet tonight.

00:09:57You still sleep that lightly?

00:10:00You didn't used to.

00:10:03You used to tell me you couldn't sleep

00:10:05unless we went at least seven rounds.

00:10:08Heat rushed straight into my face.

00:10:10Behind me,

00:10:12Jace choked on his bagel.

00:10:15The man who opened the door

00:10:16was my ex-husband,

00:10:18Dante Moretti.

00:10:20I married him without knowing he was a Don.

00:10:23Years ago,

00:10:23when I was pregnant,

00:10:24he left me alone in the hospital.

00:10:26A group of unidentified mafia men broke into my room,

00:10:28and the doctors reached me.

00:10:30It was already too late.

00:10:30My baby had died inside me.

00:10:32I hated Dante for leaving me alone

00:10:34when I needed him most.

00:10:35I divorced him soon after,

00:10:36and never saw him again.

00:10:38The bra I can understand,

00:10:39but these boxers are a crime.

00:10:41Those boxers obviously aren't mine.

00:10:43Sorry, Dante.

00:10:44They're my husband's.

00:10:45Husband?

00:10:46What husband?

00:10:47But a hand shot out and stopped it.

00:10:49Dante forced his way inside.

00:10:51A slow, unsettling smile spread across his face.

00:10:54What do you mean, your husband?

00:10:56A legally registered spouse?

00:10:57Ring, paperwork, tax forms?

00:10:59The color drained from his face.

00:11:01A few seconds later,

00:11:02he suddenly laughed.

00:11:03There was no easy way to explain my brother's fashion sense.

00:11:06He leaned closer,

00:11:07boxing me between his body and the wall.

00:11:09You don't need to pretend there's a man in your apartment anymore.

00:11:12Your man is back.

00:11:13I will protect you.

00:11:15Apparently years apart,

00:11:17he'd done nothing to cure his ego.

00:11:19Then he picked up the sneakers and tossed them aside.

00:11:22Jesus.

00:11:23Your taste really did collapse after me.

00:11:25Throw these out.

00:11:27Footsteps dragged around the corner.

00:11:28A guy with bleached blonde hair,

00:11:30silver earrings,

00:11:31toward us with a plastic bag looped around one finger.

00:11:34My little brother,

00:11:36Jace Bennett.

00:11:36Jace looked down at the sneakers on the floor and frowned.

00:11:39What the fuck?

00:11:41Who's throwing out my new shoes?

00:11:42Dante's smile disappeared.

00:11:43Unfortunately,

00:11:45his arm was still braced beside my head.

00:11:46Jace noticed.

00:11:47His expression darkened.

00:11:48Okay.

00:11:49Who are you?

00:11:50What the hell?

00:11:51You're standing outside my place,

00:11:53throwing my shoes around and pinning my-

00:11:54Before the word sister came out,

00:11:56he slapped a hand over Jace's mouth.

00:11:57See?

00:11:58This is my husband.

00:11:59The boxers and shoes are his.

00:12:03Impossible.

00:12:04Your taste could completely collapse

00:12:05and you still wouldn't marry some fake blonde pretty boy

00:12:08with no masculinity.

00:12:09Jace made an outraged sound behind my palm.

00:12:11His best quality was that he never let anyone insult me.

00:12:14He shoved my hand away

00:12:15and took one step toward Dante,

00:12:17then remembered the plastic bag.

00:12:19He turned and stuffed it into my arms.

00:12:21The pads you wanted?

00:12:22Twenty-two bucks?

00:12:23Then owe me thirty.

00:12:25Dante laughed once.

00:12:27This broke-ass freelover lives off you

00:12:29and still makes you pay him back for pads?

00:12:30And you married him?

00:12:31Jace grabbed Dante by the collar.

00:12:33What did you just call me?

00:12:35He looked at Dante.

00:12:37Then he looked at me.

00:12:39Finally,

00:12:40he understand what happened.

00:12:44I gave my brother the sweetest smile

00:12:46I had produced in twenty-seven years.

00:12:48Babe,

00:12:49don't cause trouble, okay?

00:12:50A smile that clearly said,

00:12:52Help me lie and I will pay you.

00:12:54I batted my lashes.

00:12:55If you get hurt,

00:12:56it'll break my heart.

00:12:58Jace visibly shuddered at my voice.

00:13:00Then he recovered

00:13:00and threw an arm around my shoulders.

00:13:03Sir,

00:13:04is there a reason you're bothering my wife?

00:13:06He whispered in my ear.

00:13:08Three hundred bucks?

00:13:09I wasted one finger.

00:13:11Two fifty?

00:13:11Keep talking and it becomes eighty.

00:13:13Sit.

00:13:14Dante's eyes flashed.

00:13:15I stomped on Jace's brain and my speaker.

00:13:17Honey!

00:13:17My beautiful wife!

00:13:19My queen!

00:13:19Those are limited edition!

00:13:21While he bent down to inspect the damage,

00:13:23I faced Dante.

00:13:23You've seen him now?

00:13:24This is my husband.

00:13:26Dante's throat moved.

00:13:27When he looked at me again,

00:13:28the corners of his eyes were red.

00:13:30Why?

00:13:31Why what?

00:13:32Why didn't you wait for me?

00:13:34Why won't you give me a chance to make things right?

00:13:38Why could you marry him but reject me?

00:13:43First of all,

00:13:44I'm not a bleach blonde loser.

00:13:45This is golden blonde.

00:13:47Then he looked Dante up and down.

00:13:48Second,

00:13:49if my se-

00:13:51If my wife picked me over you,

00:13:53maybe you just couldn't get the job done.

00:13:55I grabbed Jace and shoved him into the apartment before he could say anything else.

00:13:59Right before I closed the door,

00:14:01I looked back.

00:14:02Dante was still standing there.

00:14:03He looked completely wrecked.

00:14:05The second the door closed,

00:14:06Jace and my dog surrounded me.

00:14:08The dog was Bruno,

00:14:09a Doberman Dante and I had adopted when we were still married.

00:14:12Bruno clearly remembered the scent in the hallway.

00:14:14His tail went insane.

00:14:16I rubbed his head until he calmed down.

00:14:19So that was the legendary ex-husband?

00:14:23How was my acting?

00:14:25Why'd you two divorce?

00:14:26Did he screw you over?

00:14:27Doesn't seem like it.

00:14:28Dude looked like he was about to cry.

00:14:30Jace knew I hated Dante.

00:14:32He didn't know I had once woken up in a hospital without my baby.

00:14:35Dante wasn't there at the time.

00:14:36I need him most.

00:14:37Actually, no way.

00:14:38You're terrifying.

00:14:39Who could bully you?

00:14:40I sent him $180.

00:14:44Close your mouth.

00:14:47One more question and you send it back.

00:14:50Jace went silent instantly and retreated to his room.

00:14:53I walked back to the door and looked through the peephole.

00:14:56The hallway was empty.

00:14:57Dante was gone.

00:14:58The strange heaviness settled in my chest.

00:15:00I hated that I noticed it.

00:15:02My phone buzzed.

00:15:03Dante.

00:15:03His first message read,

00:15:05What did he mean?

00:15:06I'm not good enough?

00:15:07Do you think I can't get the job done?

00:15:08You used to beg me to go easy on you.

00:15:10How the hell did that turn into I can't get the job done?

00:15:12I laughed before I could stop myself.

00:15:14I ignored him and tossed my phone onto the nightstand.

00:15:16The messages continued.

00:15:17So you're saying he's better?

00:15:19I don't believe that.

00:15:19Sienna, why aren't you answering?

00:15:20What are you doing this late?

00:15:21Jesus Christ.

00:15:23Sienna Bennett, you are not sleeping in the same bed with him.

00:15:26A second later,

00:15:27pounding started on the other side of my bedroom wall.

00:15:30I woke up annoyed and rolled over.

00:15:32The silly man had no manners.

00:15:34The next morning,

00:15:35both Jace and I looked half dead.

00:15:37Jace walked out of his room

00:15:38with his blonde hair standing in every direction.

00:15:40Sis, what was happening next door?

00:15:43Someone kept hitting the wall

00:15:45and I swear I heard a dying Doberman whining all night.

00:15:48And, uh,

00:15:49I'm pretty sure there was a guy

00:15:51taking care of himself in there, too.

00:15:52Who do you think?

00:15:54Your sister's ex.

00:15:56Jace ducked behind the door and peeked out.

00:15:58Sis,

00:15:59were you two always this freaky?

00:16:02I grabbed a pillow and threw it at him.

00:16:05Jace ducked behind the door.

00:16:06I was just asking.

00:16:07Adults exchange dating experience, don't they?

00:16:10Just then,

00:16:10the doorbell rang.

00:16:13I pointed toward the door.

00:16:15You go.

00:16:16Jace stared at me.

00:16:17Why do I have to go?

00:16:19Because you're my husband.

00:16:20If you don't answer it, who will?

00:16:22He held out his hand.

00:16:23Two grand per husband performance.

00:16:25Door opening cost extra.

00:16:26I narrowed my eyes.

00:16:28Jace immediately added,

00:16:29Family discount?

00:16:30Five hundred.

00:16:30I threw another pillow at him.

00:16:32He caught it, grinning,

00:16:34then went to open the door.

00:16:36The second he did,

00:16:37his grin disappeared.

00:16:38Dante stood outside in a black suit.

00:16:40He looked like he hadn't slept in three days.

00:16:42Dark circles sat heavily beneath his eyes,

00:16:45and both hands were full.

00:16:46Two enormous takeout bags,

00:16:48and a ridiculous bouquet of red roses tucked under his arm.

00:16:51Jace immediately blocked the doorway.

00:16:53Dante looked past him.

00:16:53Where's Sienna?

00:16:55Still asleep?

00:16:56I heard her talking.

00:16:57Sleep talking.

00:16:58Dante's eyes narrowed.

00:16:59She just threw a pillow at you.

00:17:01Jace didn't even blink.

00:17:02Sleep walking?

00:17:03Silence.

00:17:04Dante lifted one of the bags.

00:17:06I bought too much.

00:17:07Jace glanced down.

00:17:08Croissants from my favorite bakery.

00:17:10Strawberries.

00:17:11The lemon cake I liked.

00:17:12Jace's eyes widened.

00:17:13Damn.

00:17:14My ex-husband remembered everything.

00:17:16Jace reached for the bag.

00:17:17Hey, Mr. X.

00:17:18You eat breakfast yet?

00:17:19Dante pulled it away.

00:17:20Who the hell are you calling?

00:17:22Jace pointed at him.

00:17:23You.

00:17:23He reached again.

00:17:24Dante moved the bag behind his back.

00:17:25Jace followed it.

00:17:26What does your wife like to eat?

00:17:28Fried chicken?

00:17:29What kind of fried chicken?

00:17:30The edible kind?

00:17:32Then he lifted one of the bagel.

00:17:33She doesn't eat regular bagels.

00:17:35Gluten-free, lightly toasted, and must from M. Bagel.

00:17:38What a coincidence!

00:17:39That's my favorite!

00:17:40Jace reached for it.

00:17:41Dante moved it away.

00:17:42Jace grabbed the takeout bag with both hands.

00:17:44Dante held on.

00:17:45Jace pulled.

00:17:46Dante pulled back.

00:17:47Finally, Jace managed to rip the bag free and hugged it to his chest.

00:17:51Dante looked disgusted.

00:17:52You're getting pretty comfortable living off your wife.

00:17:54Jace smiled proudly.

00:17:56I'm a sugar baby.

00:17:57Dante's expression darkened.

00:17:58Then he asked.

00:17:59Where's the marriage certificate?

00:18:01Jace froze.

00:18:01So did I.

00:18:03Oh, shit.

00:18:03I shot off the couch.

00:18:05Dante held my gaze.

00:18:06Marriage certificate?

00:18:08If I show you, will you finally give up?

00:18:11Dante was shocked.

00:18:14I'm not showing you.

00:18:15His jaw tightened.

00:18:16I wasn't the one crying last night.

00:18:18Jace took a bite of the bagel he'd stolen from Dante.

00:18:22Then I guess the wall was crying.

00:18:24Dante's stare could have killed him.

00:18:26Before Jace could make things worse, Bruno came trotting over.

00:18:29The second he saw Dante, his entire body lit up.

00:18:32His tail started swinging so hard.

00:18:34Then he pressed himself against Dante's legs.

00:18:37Dante crouched down and held out one hand.

00:18:39Bruno.

00:18:40Bruno shoved his head straight into Dante's palm.

00:18:42Dante scratched behind his ears.

00:18:44Traitor.

00:18:45Something tightened painfully in my chest.

00:18:47I walked over, scooped Bruno into my arms, and hugged him against me.

00:18:51You don't like mom anymore?

00:18:52Dante looked up.

00:18:55He likes dad more.

00:18:56I glared at him.

00:18:58Dante ran a hand over Bruno's side.

00:18:59He's gotten skinny.

00:19:01I bought his favorite treats.

00:19:02Bruno was absolutely not skinny.

00:19:05That has nothing to do with you.

00:19:08The kid misses his dad.

00:19:10Shut up.

00:19:10Before he could answer, footsteps sounded in the hallway.

00:19:13Several huge men came around the corner.

00:19:16Broad shoulders.

00:19:17Dark jackets.

00:19:18They looked like mafia.

00:19:19The first one stopped in front of Dante.

00:19:22Morning, Don.

00:19:23Building management said every unit needs the annual fire sprinkle inspection.

00:19:26We checked yours at first, like you asked.

00:19:29We're ready to inspect this home now.

00:19:31I slowly turned my head.

00:19:32Don?

00:19:34You heard him wrong.

00:19:35He said Don.

00:19:36He said Dante.

00:19:38No, he absolutely said-

00:19:40I tried to close the door.

00:19:41Dante immediately wedged one shoe between the door and the frame.

00:19:44Then Dante caught my wrist.

00:19:45Before I could react, he stepped inside, turned me around, and pinned me lightly against the

00:19:50door.

00:19:51One arm landed beside my head.

00:19:54I looked up at him.

00:19:55Anything else?

00:19:56His mouth curved.

00:19:57About last night.

00:19:58What about it?

00:19:59I kept you awake.

00:20:00He leaned closer.

00:20:01I came to compensate you.

00:20:03As he bent down, the collar of his shirt fell slightly open, broad chest, hard muscle,

00:20:08completely intentional.

00:20:09No compensation necessary.

00:20:11Just keep it quiet tonight.

00:20:12You still sleep that lightly?

00:20:15You didn't used to.

00:20:19You used to tell me you couldn't sleep unless we went at least seven rounds.

00:20:23Heat rushed straight into my face.

00:20:26Behind me, Jace choked on his bagel.

00:20:30The man who opened the door was my ex-husband, Dante Moretti.

00:20:35I married him without knowing he was a Don.

00:20:38Years ago, when I was pregnant, he left me alone in the hospital.

00:20:41A group of unidentified mafia men broke into my room, and the doctors reached me.

00:20:45It was already too late.

00:20:46My baby had died inside me.

00:20:48I hated Dante for leaving me alone when I needed him most.

00:20:50I divorced him soon after, and never saw him again.

00:20:53The bra I can understand, but these boxers are a crime.

00:20:56Those boxers obviously aren't mine.

00:20:58Sorry, Dante.

00:20:59They're my husband's.

00:21:01Husband?

00:21:02What husband?

00:21:03But a hand shot out and stopped it.

00:21:04Dante forced his way inside.

00:21:06A slow, unsettling smile spread across his face.

00:21:10What do you mean, your husband?

00:21:11A legally registered spouse.

00:21:12Ring, paperwork, tax forms.

00:21:14The color drained from his face.

00:21:16A few seconds later, he suddenly laughed.

00:21:18There was no easy way to explain my brother's fashion sense.

00:21:21He leaned closer, boxing me between his body and the wall.

00:21:25You don't need to pretend there's a man in your apartment anymore.

00:21:27Your man is back.

00:21:29I will protect you.

00:21:31Apparently years apart, he'd done nothing to cure his ego.

00:21:34Then he picked up the sneakers and tossed them aside.

00:21:37Jesus.

00:21:38Your taste really did collapse after me.

00:21:40Throw these out.

00:21:42Footsteps dragged around the corner.

00:21:44A guy with bleached blonde hair, silver earrings.

00:21:47Toward us with a plastic bag looped around one finger.

00:21:49My little brother, Jace Bennett.

00:21:51Jace looked down at the sneakers on the floor and frowned.

00:21:54What the fuck?

00:21:56Who's throwing out my new shoes?

00:21:57Dante's smile disappeared.

00:21:59Unfortunately, his arm was still braced beside my head.

00:22:01Jace noticed.

00:22:02His expression darkened.

00:22:03Okay.

00:22:04Who are you?

00:22:05What the hell?

00:22:06You're standing outside my place, throwing my shoes around and pinning my...

00:22:09Just before the word sister came out, he slapped a hand over Jace's mouth.

00:22:13See?

00:22:13This is my husband.

00:22:14The boxers and shoes are his.

00:22:18Impossible.

00:22:19Your taste could completely collapse and you still wouldn't marry some fake blonde pretty

00:22:23boy with no masculinity.

00:22:24Jace made an outraged sound behind my palm.

00:22:27His best quality was that he never let anyone insult me.

00:22:29He shoved my hand away and took one step toward Dante, then remembered the plastic bag.

00:22:34He turned and stuffed it into my arms.

00:22:36The pads you wanted?

00:22:3722 bucks?

00:22:38Then owe me 30.

00:22:40Dante laughed once.

00:22:42This broke-ass freelover lives off you and still makes you pay him back for pads?

00:22:46And you married him?

00:22:47Jace grabbed Dante by the collar.

00:22:48What did you just call me?

00:22:51He looked at Dante.

00:22:52Then he looked at me.

00:22:55Finally, he understand what happened.

00:22:59I gave my brother the sweetest smile I had produced in 27 years.

00:23:03Babe, don't cause trouble, okay?

00:23:06A smile that clearly said,

00:23:07Help me lie and I will pay you.

00:23:09I batted my lashes.

00:23:10If you get hurt, it'll break my heart.

00:23:13Jace visibly shuddered at my voice.

00:23:15Then he recovered and threw an arm around my shoulders.

00:23:18Sir, is there a reason you're bothering my wife?

00:23:22He whispered in my ear.

00:23:23Three hundred bucks?

00:23:24I wasted one finger.

00:23:26Two fifty?

00:23:27Keep talking and it becomes eighty.

00:23:28Sit.

00:23:29Dust's eyes flashed.

00:23:30I stomped on Jace's brain and my sneaker.

00:23:32Honey!

00:23:33My beautiful wife!

00:23:34My queen!

00:23:35Those are limited edition!

00:23:36While he bent down to inspect the damage, I faced Dante.

00:23:39You've seen him now?

00:23:40This is my husband.

00:23:41Dante's throat moved.

00:23:42When he looked at me again, the corners of his eyes were red.

00:23:45Why?

00:23:46Why what?

00:23:47Why didn't you wait for me?

00:23:49Why won't you give me a chance to make things right?

00:23:53Why could you marry him but reject me?

00:23:58First of all, I'm not a bleach blonde loser.

00:24:01This is golden blonde.

00:24:02Then he looked Dante up and down.

00:24:03Second, if my se-

00:24:06If my wife picked me over you, maybe you just couldn't get the job done.

00:24:10I grabbed Jace and shoved him into the apartment before he could say anything else.

00:24:14Right before I closed the door, I looked back.

00:24:17Dante was still standing there.

00:24:18He looked completely wrecked.

00:24:20The second the door closed, Jace and my dog surrounded me.

00:24:23The dog was Bruno, a Doberman Dante and I had adopted when we were still married.

00:24:27Bruno clearly remembered the scent in the hallway.

00:24:29His tail went insane.

00:24:31I rubbed his head until he calmed down.

00:24:35So that was the legendary ex-husband?

00:24:38How was my acting?

00:24:40Why'd you two divorce?

00:24:41Did he screw you over?

00:24:42Doesn't seem like it.

00:24:43Dude looked like he was about to cry.

00:24:46Jace knew I hated Dante.

00:24:47He didn't know I had once woken up in a hospital without my baby.

00:24:50Dante wasn't there at the time.

00:24:52I need him most.

00:24:52Actually, no way.

00:24:53You're terrifying.

00:24:54Who could bully you?

00:24:55I sent him $180.

00:24:59Close your mouth.

00:25:02One more question and you send it back.

00:25:05Jace went silent instantly and retreated to his room.

00:25:08I walked back to the door and looked through the peephole.

00:25:11The hallway was empty.

00:25:12Dante was gone.

00:25:13A strange heaviness settled in my chest.

00:25:15I hated that I noticed it.

00:25:17My phone buzzed.

00:25:18Dante.

00:25:19His first message read,

00:25:20What did he mean?

00:25:21I'm not good enough?

00:25:22Do you think I can't get the job done?

00:25:23You used to beg me to go easy on you.

00:25:25How the hell did that turn into I can't get the job done?

00:25:27I laughed before I could stop myself.

00:25:29I ignored him and tossed my phone onto the nightstand.

00:25:31The messages continued.

00:25:33So you're saying he's better?

00:25:34I don't believe that.

00:25:35Sienna, why aren't you answering?

00:25:36What are you doing this late?

00:25:36Jesus Christ.

00:25:38Sienna Bennett, you are not sleeping in the same bed with him.

00:25:41A second later, pounding started on the other side of my bedroom wall.

00:25:45I woke up annoyed and rolled over.

00:25:47The silly man had no manners.

00:25:49The next morning, both Jace and I looked half dead.

00:25:52Jace walked out of his room with his blonde hair standing in every direction.

00:25:55Sis, what was happening next door?

00:25:59Someone kept hitting the wall and I swear I heard a dying Doberman whining all night.

00:26:04And, uh, I'm pretty sure there was a guy taking care of himself in there too.

00:26:08Who do you think?

00:26:09Your sister's ex.

00:26:11Jace ducked behind the door and peeked out.

00:26:13Sis, were you two always this freaky?

00:26:17I grabbed a pillow and threw it at him.

00:26:20Jace ducked behind the door.

00:26:21I was just asking.

00:26:23Adults exchange dating experience, don't they?

00:26:25Just then, the doorbell rang.

00:26:28I pointed toward the door.

00:26:30You go.

00:26:31Jace stared at me.

00:26:32Why do I have to go?

00:26:34Because you're my husband.

00:26:35If you don't answer it, who will?

00:26:37He held out his hand.

00:26:38Two grand per husband performance.

00:26:40Door opening cost extra.

00:26:41I narrowed my eyes.

00:26:43Jace immediately added.

00:26:44Family discount?

00:26:45Five hundred.

00:26:46I threw another pillow at him.

00:26:48He caught it, grinning, then went to open the door.

00:26:51The second he did, his grin disappeared.

00:26:54Dante stood outside in a black suit.

00:26:56He looked like he hadn't slept in three days.

00:26:58Dark circles sat heavily beneath his eyes, and both hands were full.

00:27:01Two enormous takeout bags, and a ridiculous bouquet of red roses tucked under his arm.

00:27:06Jace immediately blocked the doorway.

00:27:08Dante looked past him.

00:27:09Where's Sienna?

00:27:10Still asleep.

00:27:11I heard her talking.

00:27:12Sleep talking.

00:27:13Dante's eyes narrowed.

00:27:15She just threw a pillow at you.

00:27:16Jace didn't even blink.

00:27:18Sleepwalking?

00:27:19Silence.

00:27:19Dante lifted one of the bags.

00:27:21I bought too much.

00:27:22Jace glanced down.

00:27:23Croissants from my favorite bakery.

00:27:25Strawberries.

00:27:26The lemon cake I liked.

00:27:27Jace's eyes widened.

00:27:29Damn.

00:27:29My ex-husband remembered everything.

00:27:31Jace reached for the bag.

00:27:32Hey, Mr. X.

00:27:33You eat breakfast yet?

00:27:35Dante pulled it away.

00:27:36Who the hell are you calling?

00:27:37Jace pointed at him.

00:27:38You.

00:27:38He reached again.

00:27:39Dante moved the bag behind his back.

00:27:41Jace followed it.

00:27:41What does your wife like to eat?

00:27:43Fried chicken?

00:27:44What kind of fried chicken?

00:27:46The edible kind?

00:27:47Then he lifted one of the bagel.

00:27:48She doesn't eat regular bagels.

00:27:50Gluten-free, lightly toasted, and must from M. Bagel.

00:27:53What a coincidence!

00:27:55That's my favorite!

00:27:55Jace reached for it.

00:27:56Dante moved it away.

00:27:57Jace grabbed the takeout bag with both hands.

00:28:00Dante held on.

00:28:00Jace pulled.

00:28:01Dante pulled back.

00:28:02Finally, Jace managed to rip the bag free and hugged it to his chest.

00:28:06Dante looked disgusted.

00:28:08You're getting pretty comfortable living off your wife.

00:28:10Jace smiled proudly.

00:28:11I'm a sugar baby.

00:28:12Dante's expression darkened.

00:28:13Then he asked,

00:28:14Where's the marriage certificate?

00:28:16Jace froze.

00:28:17So did I.

00:28:18Oh, shit.

00:28:19I shot off the couch.

00:28:20Dante held my gaze.

00:28:21Marriage certificate?

00:28:23If I show you, will you finally give up?

00:28:26Dante was shocked.

00:28:29I'm not showing you.

00:28:31His jaw tightened.

00:28:32I wasn't the one crying last night.

00:28:34Jace took a bite of the bagel he'd stolen from Dante.

00:28:37Then I guess the wall was crying.

00:28:39Dante's stare could have killed him.

00:28:41Before Jace could make things worse, Bruno came trotting over.

00:28:44The second he saw Dante, his entire body lit up.

00:28:47His tail started swinging so hard.

00:28:49Then he pressed himself against Dante's legs.

00:28:52Dante crouched down and held out one hand.

00:28:54Bruno.

00:28:55Bruno shoved his head straight into Dante's palm.

00:28:57Dante scratched behind his ears.

00:28:59Traitor.

00:29:00Something tightened painfully in my chest.

00:29:02I walked over, scooped Bruno into my arms, and hugged him against me.

00:29:06You don't like mom anymore?

00:29:07Dante looked up.

00:29:10He likes dad more.

00:29:12I glared at him.

00:29:13Dante ran a hand over Bruno's side.

00:29:15He's gotten skinny.

00:29:16I bought his favorite treats.

00:29:17Bruno was absolutely not skinny.

00:29:20That has nothing to do with you.

00:29:23The kid misses his dad.

00:29:25Shut up!

00:29:26Before he could answer, footsteps sounded in the hallway.

00:29:28Several huge men came around the corner.

00:29:31Broad shoulders.

00:29:32Dark jackets.

00:29:33They looked like mafia.

00:29:35The first one stopped in front of Dante.

00:29:37Morning, Don.

00:29:38Building management said every unit needs the annual fire sprinkle inspection.

00:29:42We checked yours at first, like you asked.

00:29:44We're ready to inspect this home now.

00:29:46I slowly turned my head.

00:29:48Don?

00:29:49You heard him wrong.

00:29:50He said Don.

00:29:52He said Dante.

00:29:53No, he absolutely said-

00:29:55I tried to close the door.

00:29:56Dante immediately wedged one shoe between the door and the frame.

00:29:59Then Dante caught my wrist.

00:30:01Before I could react, he stepped inside, turned me around, and pinned me lightly against the door.

00:30:06One arm landed beside my head.

00:30:09I looked up at him.

00:30:10Anything else?

00:30:11His mouth curved.

00:30:12About last night.

00:30:13What about it?

00:30:14I kept you awake.

00:30:15He leaned closer.

00:30:17I came to compensate you.

00:30:18As he bent down, the collar of his shirt fell slightly open.

00:30:21Broad chest.

00:30:22Hard muscle.

00:30:23Completely intentional.

00:30:24No compensation necessary.

00:30:26Just keep it quiet tonight.

00:30:27You still sleep that lightly?

00:30:30You didn't used to.

00:30:34You used to tell me you couldn't sleep unless we went at least seven rounds.

00:30:39Heat rushed straight into my face.

00:30:41Behind me, Jace choked on his bagel.

00:30:45The man who opened the door was my ex-husband, Dante Moretti.

00:30:50I married him without knowing he was a Don.

00:30:53Years ago, when I was pregnant, he left me alone in the hospital.

00:30:56A group of unidentified mafia men broke into my room.

00:30:59When the doctors reached me, it was already too late.

00:31:01My baby had died inside me.

00:31:03I hated Dante for leaving me alone when I needed him most.

00:31:05I divorced him soon after and never saw him again.

00:31:08The bra I can understand, but these boxers are a crime.

00:31:11Those boxers obviously aren't mine.

00:31:13Sorry, Dante.

00:31:14They're my husband's.

00:31:16Husband?

00:31:17What husband?

00:31:18But a hand shot out and stopped it.

00:31:20Dante forced his way inside.

00:31:21A slow, unsettling smile spread across his face.

00:31:25What do you mean, your husband?

00:31:26A legally registered spouse?

00:31:28Ring, paperwork, tax forms?

00:31:30The color drained from his face.

00:31:31A few seconds later, he suddenly laughed.

00:31:33There was no easy way to explain my brother's fashion sense.

00:31:37He leaned closer, boxing me between his body and the wall.

00:31:40You don't need to pretend there's a man in your apartment anymore.

00:31:42Your man is back.

00:31:44I will protect you.

00:31:46Apparently years apart, I'd done nothing to cure his ego.

00:31:49Then he picked up the sneakers and tossed them aside.

00:31:53Jesus, your taste really did collapse after me.

00:31:55Throw these out.

00:31:57Footsteps dragged around the corner.

00:31:59A guy with bleached blonde hair, silver earrings.

00:32:02Toward us with a plastic bag looped around one finger.

00:32:05My little brother, Jace Bennett.

00:32:07Jace looked down at the sneakers on the floor and frowned.

00:32:10What the fuck?

00:32:11Who's throwing out my new shoes?

00:32:13Dante's smile disappeared.

00:32:14Unfortunately, his arm was still braced beside my head.

00:32:17Jace noticed.

00:32:18His expression darkened.

00:32:19Okay, who are you?

00:32:20What the hell?

00:32:21You're standing outside my place, throwing my shoes around and pinning my-

00:32:25Before the word sister came out, he slapped a hand over Jace's mouth.

00:32:28See?

00:32:28This is my husband.

00:32:29The boxers and shoes are his.

00:32:33Impossible.

00:32:34Your taste could completely collapse and you still wouldn't marry some fake blonde pretty

00:32:38boy with no masculinity.

00:32:39Jace made an outraged sound behind my palm.

00:32:42His best quality was that he never let anyone insult me.

00:32:45He shoved my hand away and took one step toward Dante, then remembered the plastic bag.

00:32:49He turned and stuffed it into my arms.

00:32:51The pads you wanted?

00:32:52Twenty-two bucks?

00:32:53Venmo me thirty.

00:32:56Dante laughed once.

00:32:57This broke-ass freelover lives off you and still makes you pay him back for pads?

00:33:01And you married him?

00:33:02Jace grabbed Dante by the collar.

00:33:04What did you just call me?

00:33:06He looked at Dante.

00:33:08Then he looked at me.

00:33:09Finally, he understand what happened.

00:33:14I gave my brother the sweetest smile I had produced in twenty-seven years.

00:33:19Babe, don't cause trouble, okay?

00:33:21A smile that clearly said,

00:33:22Help me lie and I will pay you.

00:33:24I batted my lashes.

00:33:26If you get hurt, it'll break my heart.

00:33:28Jace visibly shuddered at my voice.

00:33:30Then he recovered and threw an arm around my shoulders.

00:33:34Sir, is there a reason you're bothering my wife?

00:33:37He whispered in my ear.

00:33:39Three hundred bucks?

00:33:39I lifted one finger.

00:33:41Two fifty?

00:33:42Keep talking and it becomes eighty.

00:33:44Sit.

00:33:44Dust's eyes flashed.

00:33:45I stomped on Jace's brain and my speaker.

00:33:47Honey!

00:33:48My beautiful wife!

00:33:49My queen!

00:33:50Those are limited edition!

00:33:51While he bent down to inspect the damage,

00:33:53I faced Dante.

00:33:54You've seen him now?

00:33:55This is my husband.

00:33:56Dante's throat moved.

00:33:57When he looked at me again,

00:33:58the corners of his eyes were red.

00:34:00Why?

00:34:01Why what?

00:34:02Why didn't you wait for me?

00:34:05Why won't you give me a chance to make things right?

00:34:08Why could you marry him but reject me?

00:34:13First of all, I'm not a bleach blonde loser.

00:34:16This is golden blonde.

00:34:17Then he looked Dante up and down.

00:34:19Second, if my se-

00:34:21If my wife picked me over you,

00:34:23maybe you just couldn't get the job done.

00:34:25I grabbed Jace and shoved him into the apartment

00:34:28before he could say anything else.

00:34:29Right before I closed the door,

00:34:31I looked back.

00:34:32Dante was still standing there.

00:34:34He looked completely wrecked.

00:34:35The second the door closed,

00:34:37Jace and my dog surrounded me.

00:34:38The dog was Bruno,

00:34:39a Doberman Dante and I had adopted

00:34:41when we were still married.

00:34:42Bruno clearly remembered the scent in the hallway.

00:34:45His tail went insane.

00:34:46I rubbed his head until he calmed down.

00:34:50So that was the legendary ex-husband?

00:34:53How was my acting?

00:34:55Why'd you two divorce?

00:34:56Did he screw you over?

00:34:58Doesn't seem like it.

00:34:59Dude looked like he was about to cry.

00:35:01Jace knew I hated Dante.

00:35:02He didn't know I had once woken up in a hospital

00:35:04without my baby.

00:35:05Dante wasn't there at the time.

00:35:07I need him most.

00:35:08Actually, no way.

00:35:09You're terrifying.

00:35:09Who could bully you?

00:35:11I sent him $180.

00:35:15Close your mouth.

00:35:17One more question and you send it back.

00:35:20Jace went silent instantly

00:35:22and retreated to his room.

00:35:23I walked back to the door

00:35:24and looked through the peephole.

00:35:26The hallway was empty.

00:35:27Dante was gone.

00:35:28A strange heaviness settled in my chest.

00:35:31I hated that I noticed it.

00:35:32My phone buzzed.

00:35:33Dante.

00:35:34His first message read,

00:35:35What did he mean?

00:35:36I'm not good enough?

00:35:37Do you think I can't get the job done?

00:35:39You used to beg me to go easy on you.

00:35:40How the hell did that turn into

00:35:41I can't get the job done?

00:35:42I laughed before I could stop myself.

00:35:44I ignored him and tossed my phone

00:35:45onto the nightstand.

00:35:46The messages continued.

00:35:48So you're saying he's better?

00:35:49I don't believe that.

00:35:50Sienna, why aren't you answering?

00:35:51What are you doing this late?

00:35:52Jesus Christ.

00:35:53Sienna Bennett,

00:35:54you are not sleeping

00:35:55in the same bed with him.

00:35:56A second later,

00:35:57pounding started on the other side

00:35:59of my bedroom wall.

00:36:01I woke up annoyed and rolled over.

00:36:03The silly man had no manners.

00:36:04The next morning,

00:36:06both Jace and I looked half dead.

00:36:07Jace walked out of his room

00:36:08with his blonde hair

00:36:09standing in every direction.

00:36:11Sis,

00:36:11what was happening next door?

00:36:14Someone kept hitting the wall

00:36:15and I swear I heard

00:36:16a dying Doberman whining all night.

00:36:19And, uh,

00:36:20I'm pretty sure there was a guy

00:36:21taking care of himself in there too.

00:36:23Who do you think?

00:36:24Your sister's ex.

00:36:26Jace ducked behind the door

00:36:28and peeked out.

00:36:28Sis,

00:36:29were you two always this freaky?

00:36:32I grabbed a pillow

00:36:33and threw it at him.

00:36:35Jace ducked behind the door.

00:36:37I was just asking.

00:36:38Adults exchange dating experience,

00:36:39don't they?

00:36:40Just then,

00:36:41the doorbell rang.

00:36:44I pointed toward the door.

00:36:45You go.

00:36:46Jace stared at me.

00:36:48Why do I have to go?

00:36:49Because you're my husband.

00:36:51If you don't answer it,

00:36:52who will?

00:36:52He held out his hand.

00:36:54Two grand per husband performance.

00:36:55Door opening cost extra.

00:36:57I narrowed my eyes.

00:36:58Jace immediately added,

00:36:59Family discount?

00:37:00Five hundred.

00:37:01I threw another pillow at him.

00:37:03He caught it,

00:37:04grinning,

00:37:05then went to open the door.

00:37:06The second he did,

00:37:08his grin disappeared.

00:37:09Dante stood outside in a black suit.

00:37:11He looked like he hadn't slept in three days.

00:37:13Dark circles sat heavily beneath his eyes,

00:37:15and both hands were full.

00:37:17Two enormous takeout bags,

00:37:18and a ridiculous bouquet of red roses tucked under his arm.

00:37:21Jace immediately blocked the doorway.

00:37:23Dante looked past him.

00:37:24Where's Sienna?

00:37:25Still asleep.

00:37:26I heard her talking.

00:37:28Sleep talking.

00:37:29Dante's eyes narrowed.

00:37:30She just threw a pillow at you.

00:37:31Jace didn't even blink.

00:37:33Sleepwalking?

00:37:34Silence.

00:37:35Dante lifted one of the bags.

00:37:36I bought too much.

00:37:37Jace glanced down.

00:37:39Croissants from my favorite bakery.

00:37:40Strawberries.

00:37:41The lemon cake I liked.

00:37:43Jace's eyes widened.

00:37:44Damn.

00:37:44My ex-husband remembered everything.

00:37:46Jace reached for the bag.

00:37:47Hey, Mr. X.

00:37:48You eat breakfast yet?

00:37:50Dante pulled it away.

00:37:51Who the hell are you calling?

00:37:52Jace pointed at him.

00:37:53You.

00:37:53He reached again.

00:37:54Dante moved the bag behind his back.

00:37:56Jace followed it.

00:37:57What does your wife like to eat?

00:37:58Fried chicken?

00:37:59What kind of fried chicken?

00:38:01The edible kind?

00:38:02Then he lifted one of the bagel.

00:38:04She doesn't eat regular bagels.

00:38:05Gluten-free?

00:38:06Lightly toasted?

00:38:07And must from M. Bagel?

00:38:09What a coincidence!

00:38:10That's my favorite!

00:38:11Jace reached for it.

00:38:12Dante moved it away.

00:38:13Jace grabbed the takeout bag with both hands.

00:38:15Dante held on.

00:38:16Jace pulled.

00:38:17Dante pulled back.

00:38:18Finally, Jace managed to rip the bag free and hugged it to his chest.

00:38:21Dante looked disgusted.

00:38:23You're getting pretty comfortable living off your wife.

00:38:25Jace smiled proudly.

00:38:26I'm a sugar baby.

00:38:27Dante's expression darkened.

00:38:29Then he asked,

00:38:30Where's the marriage certificate?

00:38:31Jace froze.

00:38:32So did I.

00:38:33Oh, shit.

00:38:34I shot off the couch.

00:38:35Dante held my gaze.

00:38:37Marriage certificate?

00:38:38If I show you, will you finally give up?

00:38:41Dante was shocked.

00:38:44I'm not showing you.

00:38:46His jaw tightened.

00:38:47I wasn't the one crying last night.

00:38:49Jace took a bite of the bagel he'd stolen from Dante.

00:38:53Then I guess the wall was crying.

00:38:54Dante's stare could have killed him.

00:38:56Before Jace could make things worse, Bruno came trotting over.

00:39:00The second he saw Dante, his entire body lit up.

00:39:02His tail started swinging so hard.

00:39:04Then he pressed himself against Dante's legs.

00:39:07Dante crouched down and held out one hand.

00:39:10Bruno.

00:39:10Bruno shoved his head straight into Dante's palm.

00:39:13Dante scratched behind his ears.

00:39:14Traitor.

00:39:15Something tightened painfully in my chest.

00:39:17I walked over, scooped Bruno into my arms, and hugged him against me.

00:39:21You don't like mom anymore?

00:39:23Dante looked up.

00:39:25He likes dad more.

00:39:27I glared at him.

00:39:28Dante ran a hand over Bruno's side.

00:39:30He's gotten skinny.

00:39:31I bought his favorite treats.

00:39:33Bruno was absolutely not skinny.

00:39:35That has nothing to do with you.

00:39:38The kid misses his dad.

00:39:40Shut up.

00:39:41Before he could answer, footsteps sounded in the hallway.

00:39:44Several huge men came around the corner.

00:39:46Broad shoulders.

00:39:47Dark jackets.

00:39:49They looked like mafia.

00:39:50The first one stopped in front of Dante.

00:39:52Morning, Don.

00:39:53Building management said every unit needs the annual fire sprinkle inspection.

00:39:57We checked yours at first, like you asked.

00:39:59We're ready to inspect this home now.

00:40:01I slowly turned my head.

00:40:03Don?

00:40:04You heard him wrong.

00:40:06He said Don.

00:40:07He said Dante.

00:40:08No, he absolutely said-

00:40:10I tried to close the door.

00:40:12Dante immediately wedged one shoe between the door and the frame.

00:40:15Then Dante caught my wrist.

00:40:16Before I could react, he stepped inside, turned me around, and pinned me lightly against the door.

00:40:21One arm landed beside my head.

00:40:24I looked up at him.

00:40:25Anything else?

00:40:26His mouth curved.

00:40:27About last night.

00:40:28What about it?

00:40:29I kept you awake.

00:40:31He leaned closer.

00:40:32I came to compensate you.

00:40:33As he bent down, the collar of his shirt fell slightly open.

00:40:36Broad chest.

00:40:37Hard muscle.

00:40:38Completely intentional.

00:40:40No compensation necessary.

00:40:41Just keep it quiet tonight.

00:40:43You still sleep that lightly?

00:40:46You didn't used to.

00:40:49You used to tell me you couldn't sleep unless we went at least seven rounds.

00:40:54Heat rushed straight into my face.

00:40:56Behind me, Jace choked on his bagel.

00:41:00The man who opened the door was my ex-husband, Dante Moretti.

00:41:06I married him without knowing he was a Don.

00:41:08Years ago, when I was pregnant, he left me alone in the hospital.

00:41:12A group of unidentified mafia men broke into my room and the doctors reached me.

00:41:15It was already too late.

00:41:16My baby had died inside me.

00:41:18I hated Dante for leaving me alone when I needed him most.

00:41:21I divorced him soon after and never saw him again.

00:41:24The bra I can understand, but these boxers are a crime.

00:41:26Those boxers obviously aren't mine.

00:41:28Sorry, Dante.

00:41:30They're my husband's.

00:41:31Husband?

00:41:32What husband?

00:41:33But a hand shot out and stopped it.

00:41:35Dante forced his way inside.

00:41:37A slow, unsettling smile spread across his face.

00:41:40What do you mean, your husband?

00:41:41A legally registered spouse.

00:41:43Ring, paperwork, tax forms.

00:41:45The color drained from his face.

00:41:47A few seconds later, he suddenly laughed.

00:41:49There was no easy way to explain my brother's fashion sense.

00:41:52He leaned closer, boxing me between his body and the wall.

00:41:55You don't need to pretend there's a man in your apartment anymore.

00:41:58Your man is back.

00:41:59I will protect you.

00:42:01Apparently years apart, he'd done nothing to cure his ego.

00:42:05Then he picked up the sneakers and tossed them aside.

00:42:08Jesus.

00:42:09Your taste really did collapse after me.

00:42:11Throw these out.

00:42:12Footsteps dragged around the corner.

00:42:14A guy with bleached blonde hair.

00:42:16Silver earrings.

00:42:17Toward us with a plastic bag looped around one finger.

00:42:20My little brother.

00:42:21Jace Bennett.

00:42:22Jace looked down at the sneakers on the floor and frowned.

00:42:25What the fuck?

00:42:26Who's throwing out my new shoes?

00:42:28Dante's smile disappeared.

00:42:29Unfortunately, his arm was still braced beside my head.

00:42:32Jace noticed.

00:42:33His expression darkened.

00:42:34Okay.

00:42:35Who are you?

00:42:36What the hell?

00:42:37You're standing outside my place, throwing my shoes around and pinning my-

00:42:40Before the word sister came out, he slapped a hand over Jace's mouth.

00:42:43See?

00:42:44This is my husband.

00:42:45The boxers and shoes are his.

00:42:48Impossible.

00:42:49Your taste could completely collapse and you still wouldn't marry some fake blonde pretty

00:42:53boy with no masculinity.

00:42:54Jace made an outraged sound behind my palm.

00:42:57His best quality was that he never let anyone insult me.

00:43:00He shoved my hand away and took one step toward Dante, then remembered the plastic bag.

00:43:05He turned and stuffed it into my arms.

00:43:06The pads you wanted?

00:43:08Twenty-two bucks?

00:43:09Then mow me thirty.

00:43:11Dante laughed once.

00:43:12This broke-ass freelover lives off you and still makes you pay him back for pads?

00:43:16And you married him?

00:43:17Jace grabbed Dante by the collar.

00:43:19What did you just call me?

00:43:21He looked at Dante.

00:43:23Then he looked at me.

00:43:25Finally, he understand what happened.

00:43:29I gave my brother the sweetest smile I had produced in twenty-seven years.

00:43:34Babe, don't cause trouble, okay?

00:43:36A smile that clearly said,

00:43:38Help me lie and I will pay you.

00:43:39I batted my lashes.

00:43:41If you get hurt, it'll break my heart.

00:43:43Jace visibly shuddered at my voice.

00:43:45Then he recovered and threw an arm around my shoulders.

00:43:50Sir, is there a reason you're bothering my wife?

00:43:52He whispered in my ear.

00:43:54Three hundred bucks?

00:43:55I wasted one finger.

00:43:56Two fifty?

00:43:57Keep talking and it becomes eighty.

00:43:59Sit.

00:43:59Dante's eyes flashed.

00:44:00I stomped on Jace's brain of the speaker.

00:44:03Honey!

00:44:03My beautiful wife!

00:44:04My queen!

00:44:05Those are limited edition!

00:44:07While he bent down to inspect the damage, I faced Dante.

00:44:09You've seen him now?

00:44:10This is my husband.

00:44:11Dante's throat moved.

00:44:12When he looked at me again, the corners of his eyes were red.

00:44:16Why?

00:44:17Why what?

00:44:18Why didn't you wait for me?

00:44:20Why won't you give me a chance to make things right?

00:44:23Why could you marry him but reject me?

00:44:29First of all, I'm not a bleach blonde loser.

00:44:31This is golden blonde.

00:44:32Then he looked Dante up and down.

00:44:34Second, if my se-

00:44:36If my wife picked me over you, maybe you just couldn't get the job done.

00:44:41I grabbed Jace and shoved him into the apartment before he could say anything else.

00:44:45Right before I closed the door, I looked back.

00:44:47Dante was still standing there.

00:44:49He looked completely wrecked.

00:44:50The second the door closed, Jace and my dog surrounded me.

00:44:53The dog was Bruno, a Doberman Dante and I had adopted when we were still married.

00:44:57Bruno clearly remembered the scent in the hallway.

00:45:00His tail went insane.

00:45:01I rubbed his head until he calmed down.

00:45:05So that was the legendary ex-husband?

00:45:08How was my acting?

00:45:10Why'd you two divorce?

00:45:12Did he screw you over?

00:45:13Doesn't seem like it.

00:45:14Dude looked like he was about to cry.

00:45:16Jace knew I hated Dante.

00:45:18He didn't know I had once woken up in a hospital without my baby.

00:45:21Dante wasn't there at the time.

00:45:22I need him most.

00:45:23Actually, no way.

00:45:24You're terrifying.

00:45:25Who could bully you?

00:45:26I sent him $180.

00:45:30Close your mouth.

00:45:32One more question and you send it back.

00:45:35Jace went silent instantly and retreated to his room.

00:45:39I walked back to the door and looked through the peephole.

00:45:41The hallway was empty.

00:45:43Dante was gone.

00:45:43A strange heaviness settled in my chest.

00:45:46I hated that I noticed it.

00:45:48My phone buzzed.

00:45:49Dante.

00:45:49His first message read.

00:45:51What did he mean?

00:45:51I'm not good enough?

00:45:52Do you think I can't get the job done?

00:45:54You used to beg me to go easy on you.

00:45:56How the hell did that turn into I can't get the job done?

00:45:58I laughed before I could stop myself.

00:45:59I ignored him and tossed my phone onto the nightstand.

00:46:02The messages continued.

00:46:03So you're saying he's better?

00:46:04I don't believe that.

00:46:05Sienna, why aren't you answering?

00:46:06What are you doing this late?

00:46:07Jesus Christ.

00:46:08Sienna Bennett, you are not sleeping in the same bed with him.

00:46:11A second later, pounding started on the other side of my bedroom wall.

00:46:16I woke up annoyed and rolled over.

00:46:18The silly man had no manners.

00:46:20The next morning, both Jace and I looked half dead.

00:46:22Jace walked out of his room with his blonde hair standing in every direction.

00:46:26Sis, what was happening next door?

00:46:29Someone kept hitting the wall and I swear I heard a dying Doberman whining all night.

00:46:34And, uh, I'm pretty sure there was a guy taking care of himself in there too.

00:46:38Who do you think?

00:46:39Your sister's ex.

00:46:42Jace ducked behind the door and peeked out.

00:46:44Sis, were you two always this freaky?

00:46:47I grabbed a pillow and threw it at him.

00:46:50Jace ducked behind the door.

00:46:52I was just asking.

00:46:53Adults exchange dating experience, don't they?

00:46:55Just then, the doorbell rang.

00:46:59I pointed toward the door.

00:47:00You go.

00:47:01Jace stared at me.

00:47:03Why do I have to go?

00:47:04Because you're my husband.

00:47:06If you don't answer it, who will?

00:47:08He held out his hand.

00:47:09Two grand per husband performance.

00:47:11Door opening cost extra.

00:47:12I narrowed my eyes.

00:47:13Jace immediately added,

00:47:15Family discount?

00:47:16Five hundred.

00:47:16I threw another pillow at him.

00:47:18He caught it, grinning, then went to open the door.

00:47:22The second he did, his grin disappeared.

00:47:24Dante stood outside in a black suit.

00:47:26He looked like he hadn't slept in three days.

00:47:28Dark circles sat heavily beneath his eyes, and both hands were full.

00:47:32Two enormous takeout bags and a ridiculous bouquet of red roses tucked under his arm.

00:47:36Jace immediately blocked the doorway.

00:47:38Dante looked past him.

00:47:39Where's Sienna?

00:47:40Still asleep?

00:47:41I heard her talking.

00:47:43Sleep talking.

00:47:44Dante's eyes narrowed.

00:47:45She just threw a pillow at you.

00:47:47Jace didn't even blink.

00:47:48Sleepwalking?

00:47:49Silence.

00:47:50Dante lifted one of the bags.

00:47:51I bought too much.

00:47:53Jace glanced down.

00:47:54Croissants from my favorite bakery.

00:47:56Strawberries.

00:47:57The lemon cake I liked.

00:47:58Jace's eyes widened.

00:47:59Damn.

00:48:00My ex-husband remembered everything.

00:48:01Jace reached for the bag.

00:48:03Hey, Mr. X.

00:48:04You eat breakfast yet?

00:48:05Dante pulled it away.

00:48:06Who the hell are you calling?

00:48:07Jace pointed at him.

00:48:08You.

00:48:09He reached again.

00:48:09Dante moved the bag behind his back.

00:48:11Jace followed it.

00:48:12What does your wife like to eat?

00:48:14Fried chicken?

00:48:15What kind of fried chicken?

00:48:16The edible kind?

00:48:17Then he lifted one of the bagel.

00:48:19She doesn't eat regular bagels.

00:48:20Gluten-free, lightly toasted, and must from M. Bagel.

00:48:24What a coincidence!

00:48:25That's my favorite!

00:48:26Jace reached for it.

00:48:27Dante moved it away.

00:48:28Jace grabbed the takeout bag with both hands.

00:48:30Dante held on.

00:48:31Jace pulled.

00:48:32Dante pulled back.

00:48:33Finally, Jace managed to rip the bag free and hugged it to his chest.

00:48:37Dante looked disgusted.

00:48:38You're getting pretty comfortable living off your wife.

00:48:40Jace smiled proudly.

00:48:41I'm a sugar baby.

00:48:42Dante's expression darkened.

00:48:44Then he asked.

00:48:45Where's the marriage certificate?

00:48:46Jace froze.

00:48:47So did I.

00:48:48Oh, shit.

00:48:49I shot off the couch.

00:48:51Dante held my gaze.

00:48:52Marriage certificate?

00:48:54If I show you, will you finally give up?

00:48:57Dante was shocked.

00:49:00I'm not showing you.

00:49:01His jaw tightened.

00:49:02I wasn't the one crying last night.

00:49:04Jace took a bite of the bagel he'd stolen from Dante.

00:49:08Then I guess the wall was crying.

00:49:10Dante's stare could have killed him.

00:49:11Before Jace could make things worse, Bruno came trotting over.

00:49:15The second he saw Dante, his entire body lit up.

00:49:18His tail started swinging so hard.

00:49:20Then he pressed himself against Dante's legs.

00:49:22Dante crouched down and held out one hand.

00:49:25Bruno.

00:49:26Bruno shoved his head straight into Dante's palm.

00:49:28Dante scratched behind his ears.

00:49:30Traitor.

00:49:30Something tightened painfully in my chest.

00:49:33I walked over, scooped Bruno into my arms, and hugged him against me.

00:49:37You don't like mom anymore?

00:49:38Dante looked up.

00:49:41He likes dad more.

00:49:42I glared at him.

00:49:43Dante ran a hand over Bruno's side.

00:49:45He's gotten skinny.

00:49:46I bought his favorite treats.

00:49:48Bruno was absolutely not skinny.

00:49:50That has nothing to do with you.

00:49:53The kid misses his dad.

00:49:55Shut up.

00:49:56Before he could answer, footsteps sounded in the hallway.

00:49:58Several huge men came around the corner.

00:50:01Broad shoulders.

00:50:03Dark jackets.

00:50:04They looked like mafia.

00:50:05The first one stopped in front of Dante.

00:50:08Morning, Don.

00:50:09Building management said every unit needs the annual fire sprinkle inspection.

00:50:12We checked yours at first, like you asked.

00:50:15We're ready to inspect this home now.

00:50:16I slowly turned my head.

00:50:18Don?

00:50:19You heard him wrong.

00:50:21He said Don.

00:50:22He said Dante.

00:50:23Dante.

00:50:24No, he absolutely said...

00:50:25I tried to close the door.

00:50:27Dante immediately wedged one shoe between the door and the frame.

00:50:30Then Dante caught my wrist.

00:50:31Before I could react, he stepped inside, turned me around, and pinned me lightly against the door.

00:50:36One arm landed beside my head.

00:50:39I looked up at him.

00:50:41Anything else?

00:50:41His mouth curved.

00:50:43About last night.

00:50:44What about it?

00:50:45I kept you awake.

00:50:46He leaned closer.

00:50:47I came to compensate you.

00:50:49As he bent down, the collar of his shirt fell slightly open.

00:50:51Broad chest.

00:50:53Hard muscle.

00:50:54Completely intentional.

00:50:54No compensation necessary.

00:50:57Just keep it quiet tonight.

00:50:58You still sleep that lightly?

00:51:01You didn't used to.

00:51:04You used to tell me you couldn't sleep unless we went at least seven rounds.

00:51:09Heat rushed straight into my face.

00:51:11Behind me, Jace choked on his bagel.

00:51:16The man who opened the door was my ex-husband, Dante Moretti.

00:51:21I married him without knowing he was a Don.

00:51:24Years ago, when I was pregnant, he left me alone in the hospital.

00:51:27A group of unidentified mafia men broke into my room, and the doctors reached me.

00:51:30It was already too late.

00:51:32My baby had died inside me.

00:51:33I hated Dante for leaving me alone when I needed him most.

00:51:36I divorced him soon after, and never saw him again.

00:51:39The bra I can understand, but these boxers are a crime.

00:51:42Those boxers obviously aren't mine.

00:51:44Sorry, Dante.

00:51:45They're my husband's.

00:51:46Husband?

00:51:47What husband?

00:51:48But a hand shot out and stopped it.

00:51:50Dante forced his way inside.

00:51:52A slow, unsettling smile spread across his face.

00:51:55What do you mean, your husband?

00:51:57A legally registered spouse.

00:51:58Ring, paperwork, tax forms.

00:52:00The color drained from his face.

00:52:02A few seconds later, he suddenly laughed.

00:52:04There was no easy way to explain my brother's fashion sense.

00:52:07He leaned closer, boxing me between his body and the wall.

00:52:10You don't need to pretend there's a man in your apartment anymore.

00:52:13Your man is back.

00:52:14I will protect you.

00:52:16Apparently years apart, I've done nothing to cure his ego.

00:52:20Then he picked up the sneakers and tossed them aside.

00:52:23Jesus.

00:52:24Your taste really did collapse after me.

00:52:26Throw these out.

00:52:28Footsteps dragged around the corner.

00:52:29A guy with bleached blonde hair, silver earrings,

00:52:32toward us with a plastic bag looped around one finger.

00:52:35My little brother, Jace Bennett.

00:52:37Jace looked down at the sneakers on the floor and frowned.

00:52:40What the fuck?

00:52:42Who's throwing out my new shoes?

00:52:43Dante's smile disappeared.

00:52:45Unfortunately, his arm was still braced beside my head.

00:52:47Jace noticed.

00:52:48His expression darkened.

00:52:49Okay.

00:52:50Who are you?

00:52:51What the hell?

00:52:52You're standing outside my place,

00:52:53throwing my shoes around and pinning my...

00:52:55Before the word sister came out,

00:52:57he slapped a hand over Jace's mouth.

00:52:58See?

00:52:59This is my husband.

00:53:00The boxers and shoes are his.

00:53:01Hmm.

00:53:03Impossible.

00:53:05Your taste could completely collapse

00:53:06and you still wouldn't marry some fake blonde pretty boy with no masculinity.

00:53:10Jace made an outraged sound behind my palm.

00:53:12His best quality was that he never let anyone insult me.

00:53:15He shoved my hand away and took one step toward Dante,

00:53:18then remembered the plastic bag.

00:53:20He turned and stuffed it into my arms.

00:53:22The pads you wanted?

00:53:2322 bucks?

00:53:24Venmo me 30.

00:53:26Dante laughed once.

00:53:27This broke-ass freelover lives off you

00:53:30and still makes you pay him back for pads?

00:53:31And you married him?

00:53:32Jace grabbed Dante by the collar.

00:53:34What did you just call me?

00:53:36He looked at Dante.

00:53:38Then he looked at me.

00:53:40Finally,

00:53:41he understand what happened.

00:53:45I gave my brother the sweetest smile I had produced in 27 years.

00:53:49Babe, don't cause trouble, okay?

00:53:51A smile that clearly said,

00:53:53Help me lie and I will pay you.

00:53:55I batted my lashes.

00:53:56If you get hurt,

00:53:57it'll break my heart.

00:53:58Jace visibly shuddered at my voice.

00:54:01Then he recovered and threw an arm around my shoulders.

00:54:04Sir,

00:54:05is there a reason you're bothering my wife?

00:54:07He whispered in my ear.

00:54:09300 bucks?

00:54:10I wasted one finger.

00:54:11250?

00:54:12Keep talking and it becomes 80.

00:54:14Sit.

00:54:14Dust's eyes flashed.

00:54:15I stomped on Jace's brain and my speaker.

00:54:18Honey!

00:54:18My beautiful wife!

00:54:20My queen!

00:54:20Those are limited edition!

00:54:22While he bent down to inspect the damage,

00:54:24I faced Dante.

00:54:24You've seen him now?

00:54:25Mom, this is my husband.

00:54:27Dante's throat moved.

00:54:28When he looked at me again,

00:54:29the corners of his eyes were red.

00:54:31Why?

00:54:32Why what?

00:54:33Why didn't you wait for me?

00:54:35Why won't you give me a chance to make things right?

00:54:39Why could you marry him but reject me?

00:54:44First of all,

00:54:45I'm not a bleach blonde loser.

00:54:46This is golden blonde.

00:54:48Then he looked Dante up and down.

00:54:49Second,

00:54:50if my se-

00:54:52If my wife picked me over you,

00:54:54maybe you just couldn't get the job done.

00:54:56I grabbed Jace and shoved him into the apartment

00:54:58before he could say anything else.

00:55:00Right before I closed the door,

00:55:02I looked back.

00:55:03Dante was still standing there.

00:55:04He looked completely wrecked.

00:55:06The second the door closed,

00:55:07Jace and my dog surrounded me.

00:55:09The dog was Bruno,

00:55:10a Doberman Dante and I had adopted

00:55:11when we were still married.

00:55:13Bruno clearly remembered the scent in the hallway.

00:55:15His tail went insane.

00:55:17I rubbed his head until he calmed down.

00:55:20So that was the legendary ex-husband?

00:55:23How was my acting?

00:55:26Why'd you two divorce?

00:55:27Did he screw you over?

00:55:28Doesn't seem like it.

00:55:29Dude looked like he was about to cry.

00:55:31Jace knew I hated Dante.

00:55:33He didn't know I had once woken up in a hospital

00:55:35without my baby.

00:55:36Dante wasn't there at the time.

00:55:37I need him most.

00:55:38Actually, no way.

00:55:39You're terrifying.

00:55:40Who could bully you?

00:55:41I sent him $180.

00:55:45Close your mouth.

00:55:47One more question and you send it back.

00:55:51Jace went silent instantly

00:55:52and retreated to his room.

00:55:54I walked back to the door

00:55:55and looked through the peephole.

00:55:57The hallway was empty.

00:55:58Dante was gone.

00:55:59A strange heaviness settled in my chest.

00:56:01I hated that I noticed it.

00:56:03My phone buzzed.

00:56:04Dante, his first message read,

00:56:06What did he mean?

00:56:07I'm not good enough?

00:56:08Do you think I can't get the job done?

00:56:09You used to beg me to go easy on you.

00:56:11How the hell did that turn into

00:56:12I can't get the job done?

00:56:13I laughed before I could stop myself.

00:56:15I ignored him and tossed my phone

00:56:16onto the nightstand.

00:56:17The messages continued.

00:56:18So you're saying he's better?

00:56:20I don't believe that.

00:56:20Sienna, why aren't you answering?

00:56:21What are you doing this late?

00:56:22Jesus Christ.

00:56:24Sienna Bennett,

00:56:24you are not sleeping

00:56:25in the same bed with him.

00:56:26A second later,

00:56:28pounding started on the other side

00:56:29of my bedroom wall.

00:56:31I woke up annoyed and lulled over.

00:56:33The silly man had no manners.

00:56:35The next morning,

00:56:36both Jace and I looked half dead.

00:56:38Jace walked out of his room

00:56:39with his blonde hair

00:56:40standing in every direction.

00:56:41Sis,

00:56:42what was happening next door?

00:56:44Someone kept hitting the wall

00:56:46and I swear I heard

00:56:46a dying Doberman whining all night.

00:56:49And, uh,

00:56:50I'm pretty sure there was a guy

00:56:51taking care of himself in there, too.

00:56:53Who do you think?

00:56:55Your sister's ex.

00:56:57Jace ducked behind the door

00:56:58and peeked out.

00:56:59Sis,

00:57:00were you two always this freaky?

00:57:03I grabbed a pillow

00:57:04and threw it at him.

00:57:05Jace ducked behind the door.

00:57:07I was just asking.

00:57:08Adults exchange dating experience,

00:57:10don't they?

00:57:11Just then,

00:57:11the doorbell rang.

00:57:14I pointed toward the door.

00:57:16You go.

00:57:17Jace stared at me.

00:57:18Why do I have to go?

00:57:20Because you're my husband.

00:57:21If you don't answer it,

00:57:22who will?

00:57:23He held out his hand.

00:57:24Two grand per husband performance.

00:57:26Door opening cost extra.

00:57:27I narrowed my eyes.

00:57:29Jace immediately added,

00:57:30Family discount?

00:57:31Five hundred.

00:57:32I threw another pillow at him.

00:57:33He caught it,

00:57:35grinning,

00:57:35then went to open the door.

00:57:37The second he did,

00:57:38his grin disappeared.

00:57:39Dante stood outside in a black suit.

00:57:41He looked like he hadn't slept in three days.

00:57:43Dark circles sat heavily beneath his eyes,

00:57:46and both hands were full.

00:57:47Two enormous takeout bags,

00:57:48and a ridiculous bouquet of red roses tucked under his arm.

00:57:51Jace immediately blocked the doorway.

00:57:53Dante looked past him.

00:57:55Where's Sienna?

00:57:55Still asleep?

00:57:57I heard her talking.

00:57:58Sleep talking.

00:57:59Dante's eyes narrowed.

00:58:00She just threw a pillow at you.

00:58:02Jace didn't even blink.

00:58:03Sleepwalking?

00:58:04Silence.

00:58:05Dante lifted one of the bags.

00:58:07I bought too much.

00:58:08Jace glanced down.

00:58:09Croissants from my favorite bakery.

00:58:11Strawberries.

00:58:12The lemon cake I liked.

00:58:13Jace's eyes widened.

00:58:14Damn.

00:58:15My ex-husband remembered everything.

00:58:17Jace reached for the bag.

00:58:18Hey, Mr. X.

00:58:19You eat breakfast yet?

00:58:20Dante pulled it away.

00:58:21Who the hell are you calling?

00:58:23Jace pointed at him.

00:58:24You.

00:58:24He reached again.

00:58:25Dante moved the bag behind his back.

00:58:26Jace followed it.

00:58:27What does your wife like to eat?

00:58:29Fried chicken?

00:58:30What kind of fried chicken?

00:58:31The edible kind?

00:58:33Then he lifted one of the bagel.

00:58:34She doesn't eat regular bagels.

00:58:36Gluten-free?

00:58:37Lightly toasted?

00:58:38And must from M. Bagel?

00:58:39What a coincidence!

00:58:40That's my favorite!

00:58:41Jace reached for it.

00:58:42Dante moved it away.

00:58:43Jace grabbed the takeout bag with both hands.

00:58:45Dante held on.

00:58:46Jace pulled.

00:58:47Dante pulled back.

00:58:48Finally, Jace managed to rip the bag free and hugged it to his chest.

00:58:52Dante looked disgusted.

00:58:53You're getting pretty comfortable living off your wife.

00:58:55Jace smiled proudly.

00:58:57I'm a sugar baby.

00:58:58Dante's expression darkened.

00:58:59Then he asked,

00:59:00Where's the marriage certificate?

00:59:01Jace froze.

00:59:02So did I.

00:59:03Oh, shit.

00:59:04I shot off the couch.

00:59:05Dante held my gaze.

00:59:07Marriage certificate?

00:59:09If I show you, will you finally give up?

00:59:12Dante was shocked.

00:59:15I'm not showing you.

00:59:16His jaw tightened.

00:59:18I wasn't the one crying last night.

00:59:19Jace took a bite of the bagel he'd stolen from Dante.

00:59:23Then I guess the wall was crying.

00:59:25Dante's stare could have killed him.

00:59:27Before Jace could make things worse, Bruno came trotting over.

00:59:30The second he saw Dante, his entire body lit up.

00:59:33His tail started swinging so hard.

00:59:35Then he pressed himself against Dante's legs.

00:59:38Dante crouched down and held out one hand.

00:59:40Bruno.

00:59:41Bruno shoved his head straight into Dante's palm.

00:59:43Dante scratched behind his ears.

00:59:45Traitor.

00:59:46Something tightened painfully in my chest.

00:59:48I walked over, scooped Bruno into my arms, and hugged him against me.

00:59:52You don't like mom anymore?

00:59:53Dante looked up.

00:59:56He likes dad more.

00:59:57I glared at him.

00:59:59Dante ran a hand over Bruno's side.

01:00:00He's gotten skinny.

01:00:02I bought his favorite treats.

01:00:03Bruno was absolutely not skinny.

01:00:06That has nothing to do with you.

01:00:09The kid misses his dad.

01:00:10Shut up!

01:00:11Before he could answer, footsteps sounded in the hallway.

01:00:14Several huge men came around the corner.

01:00:17Broad shoulders.

01:00:18Dark jackets.

01:00:19They looked like mafia.

01:00:20The first one stopped in front of Dante.

01:00:23Morning, Don.

01:00:24Building management said every unit needs the annual fire sprinkle inspection.

01:00:27We checked yours at first, like you asked.

01:00:30We're ready to inspect this home now.

01:00:32I slowly turned my head.

01:00:33Don?

01:00:35You heard him wrong.

01:00:36He said Don.

01:00:37He said Dante.

01:00:39Dante.

01:00:39No, he absolutely said...

01:00:40I tried to close the door.

01:00:42Dante immediately wedged one shoe between the door and the frame.

01:00:45Then Dante caught my wrist.

01:00:46Before I could react, he stepped inside, turned me around, and pinned me lightly against the

01:00:51door.

01:00:52One arm landed beside my head.

01:00:55I looked up at him.

01:00:56Anything else?

01:00:57His mouth curved.

01:00:58About last night.

01:00:59What about it?

01:01:00I kept you awake.

01:01:01He leaned closer.

01:01:02I came to compensate you.

01:01:04As he bent down, the collar of his shirt fell slightly open.

01:01:07Broad chest.

01:01:08Hard muscle.

01:01:09Completely intentional.

01:01:10No compensation necessary.

01:01:12Just keep it quiet tonight.

01:01:13You still sleep that lightly?

01:01:16You didn't used to.

01:01:20You used to tell me you couldn't sleep unless we went at least seven rounds.

01:01:24Heat rushed straight into my face.

01:01:27Behind me, Jace choked on his bagel.

01:01:29I do.

01:01:29I'm doing thatễ.

01:01:29I know.

01:01:30Yeah, he captained me after I go from model times.

01:01:30See you guys so far you can take this nieuws.

01:01:30First and you're asking me for the tips, I'm денег.

01:01:30Let me see you guys.

01:01:30I'm with Jace choked on the thing.

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