Trinity (The Executive's Affair) (10 page)

Her throat chose that moment to constrict, cutting off her ability to speak. All she could do was nod. He slid the ring onto her finger and she held it up to admire it. "Oh, wow," she whispered breathlessly. She'd never seen anything so beautiful before in her life. "If this is just another dream I'm going to be really angry."

He laughed. "Trust me, love, you're not dreaming."

She sat up and flung her arms around his neck despite how much it hurt to do so. "I love you, Laszlo." She cupped his face and planted several kisses on his face and lips. "I love you so much."

"Easy, love." He removed her hands and guided her back down onto the bed. "I want nothing more than to make love to you all day, but don't hurt yourself. You need to rest."

"I'll rest, but only if you stay in bed with me." She gave him a pouty smile. And then she held up her hand again to admire her ring.

He reached up and pressed his palm to hers. "Do you like it?"

"I love it, Laszlo. It's beautiful." She couldn’t stop staring at it and the way it sparkled. "Thank you."

"I should be the one thanking you." He put his hand on her stomach once more. "You have no idea how happy you've made me."

"Oh, I think I have an idea." She smiled. "I was thinking, if it's a boy, I want to name him after you. I want him to be a junior."

"Really?"

She laughed at the expression on his face. "Yeah, really."

He nodded. "I like that. Although, it would be nice to have a girl, too. You know, Daddy's Little Girl…yeah, I could get used to that."

"I bet you could."

"Well, whatever we don't have this time we'll just have to try for next time."

"Next time?" She raised her eyebrows. "You want more kids?"

He shrugged. "Yeah, I've thought about it. Haven't you?"

"No. I'm a little preoccupied with trying to get through this pregnancy. But I think I'm open to the idea of having more kids." She yawned again.

"We'll talk about it later." He kissed her forehead. "Get some sleep, love. I promise I'll be right here when you wake up."

Trinity nodded and let herself succumb to sleep. For the first time in longer than she could remember she slept peacefully and without nightmares. Her mind was filled with thoughts of Laszlo, their baby, and their future together. She never thought it would happen to her, but it had. She'd found her happily ever after with the man of her dreams.

CHAPTER ELEVEN

"May I help you?" said the woman behind the front desk. She was chubby with thick glasses and a bad complexion.

"Yes, Mr. Cstary to see Congressman Ross." Laszlo kept his face blank and his demeanor cool despite the overwhelming urge to barge into Jason's office and beat him bloody.

"Is he expecting you?" she asked looking at him over the rim of her glasses.

"No, but it's imperative that I see him. Today." His voice left no room for an argument.

"And what is this regarding?"

Laszlo cleared his throat. "A potentially large personal contribution to his campaign fund."

And with
that the woman smiled. She picked up the phone and announced his visit. "The Congressman will see you."

Of course he will, the slimy bastard.
Laszlo smiled coolly. "Thank you." He entered the office with a confident air of authority, knowing he wouldn't leave until he got his way.

"Mr. Cstary, what an honor." Congressman Jason Ross gave Laszlo's hand a firm eager shake. "To what do I owe the pleasure?" Jason smiled broadly. "I'm sorry, please have a seat." He nodded to the chair in front of his desk. "Can I offer you a drink? Scotch? Bourbon?"

"No, thank you." Laszlo took a seat and waited until Jason was seated across from him.

"Okay, well, what can I do for you today?"

"For starters, you can stay the fuck away from Trinity Collins." The color drained from Jason's face and Laszlo smiled with satisfaction. Hit 'em hard and hit 'em first. It always worked.

"Uh, I'm sorry, but I don't know—"

"Cut the shit Ross. I know all about you and your involvement with Trinity." Jason gave him an icy stare as if that would intimidate Laszlo. It was laughable. "I also know it was you who attacked her the other night."

"That's a serious accusation, Mr. Cstary. I assume you have some proof." Jason folded his hands on top of his desk.

Laszlo remained relaxed in his chair. "I have her word."

Jason laughed. "You haven't learned by now that her word means shit?" He shook his head. "You seem like a smart man. I thought you would've known that."

Clenching his hands into fists he took a calming breath. "I'm not here to discuss Trinity's character with you."

"Then why are you here? You still haven't said."

Laszlo stood. "I want you out of Trinity's life."

"That's not possible. You see, she stole something from me. Something very important and I'm not giving up until I get it back."

"Oh, you mean these?" Laszlo pulled a small manila envelope from his inside jacket pocket and waved them in the air.

Jason stood with a stunned expression on his face. "Are those…?"

"Yes, Congressman, these are the pictures you're so desperate to get back."

"How did you get those?" Jason came around the front of his desk. "That bitch swore she was the only one who knew where they were."

Laszlo loved it when his opponent squirmed. It was a rush to be the one in control, the one who held all the cards and had all the power to do as he wished with it. "That bitch happens to be my fiancé. When you attacked her, you fucked with me and trust me, Congressman, that is not a good thing for you."

"No, I don't think you realize who you're messing with." Jason pointed in Laszlo's face. "I'm a goddamned United States Congressman. I've got contacts all over the world that will do what I want without a second thought."

"I'm sure that's true, but I have a hell of a lot more money and resources than you do." The desire to hit him was all-consuming. Laszlo straightened his tie. "So, this is how this is going to work. I'm going to give you back these pictures and I'm going to make a generous donation to your campaign fund. In return, you will never contact Trinity or her brother ever again. Is that clear?"

"And if I say no?"

Christ, this guy was a real piece of work. "I will expose you for what you really are."

Jason walked over to the bar in the corner and poured himself a drink. Laszlo could hear the shaking of the glass in his hand. "What guarantee do I have that you won't go to the press anyway?"

"I'm a businessman, Mr. Ross. Unlike you, my word means something. Maybe I should be the one asking what guarantee you can give me."

"I have a lot to lose if those pictures are made public." Jason turned to face Laszlo. "Do I have your word that those are all of them?" He nodded to the envelope in Laszlo's hand.

"Yes, these are all of them. There's also a check in here." Laszlo tossed the envelope on the desk. "Now, if you so much as look at Trinity ever again, I will not hesitate to take care of you. Permanently." He spun on his heel and walked out of the office without another word. Jason was a sniveling politician who got off on beating women. Laszlo was confident that he'd made his point.

***

He arrived home to find Trinity sitting in the kitchen sipping at a glass of orange juice. He stopped and admired her for a moment. She was breathtaking and she was all his. He was still having trouble believing that she'd agreed to marry him. He'd been prepared for her to say it was too soon and that she didn't want to rush into it. So, imagine his surprise when she'd said yes. God, how had he gotten so lucky? And knowing he got to come home to her every day? That was surreal.

"What're you doing out of bed?" he asked coming up behind her and kissing her cheek.

"I'm tired of sitting in that bed," she whined. "I'm so bored."

He chuckled. "If you're up for it I'd like to take you out." Laszlo sat and guided her over to his lap. He wrapped his arms around her waist. "We have a lot to celebrate."

"We do?"

"Mmm hmm," he murmured, kissing her neck.

She tilted her head to the side. "Like what?"

"Our engagement." He kissed the soft spot behind her ear. He loved kissing that spot and the reaction she had each time he did. "Our baby." He nipped at her earlobe. "The fact that Jason is never going to bother you again."

Trinity jerked away and looked at him. "Are you serious?"

"Yes, love, I'm serious. You'll never have to worry about him again."

She put her arms around his neck and hugged him so tight she nearly choked him. "Oh my god, thank you, thank you, thank you." She peppered his cheek with kisses. "Do you know what this means?"

He hesitated for a moment. "No, what?"

"It means I can marry you and we can have this baby and I don't have to run anymore."

Laszlo smiled. "No, no more running, Trinity. You're home, love. You're home and you're with me."
He squeezed her and thanked God that he'd brought her into his life. Together, they had a wedding to plan.

About the Author

Elizabeth wrote her first romance novel at age fifteen when she discovered writing about boys was way easier than actually talking to them. Since then, her flirting skills and relationship techniques have helped hundreds of others find their mojo. After earning a master’s degree in secondary education from UNC, she worked abroad teaching English, bar-tended at late night clubs in Chicago, and continues various philanthropy projects that focus on empowering women. But she always returned to writing. Though she’ll forever be a free-spirit at heart, she now lives in Los Angeles with her two dogs. If she’s not working on her latest sexy story, you can find her reading, watching reality television, or indulging in her unhealthy addiction to rock concerts.

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Other Elizabeth Nelson Books

The Executive’s Affair Series

Trinity (Book 1)

Desire (Book 2)

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