Free Capello Brothers 2 Command My Heart by J'aimee Brooker

but oddly enough she didn’t seem surprised.
I wasn't as calm, admittedly feeling more than a little annoyed
that they'd refused to celebrate such a positive time with Inta.
They'd become gradually more distant with Inta as our relationship
progressed and Inta took a less pivotal role in keeping their lives
together. They saw the pregnancy as the final disconnect from Inta
as she took on a more independent and carefree life.
    Ma was fussing
about Inta, fluffing up her cushions and getting her more drinks
and food than she could possibly fit in. Cassandra sat looking on,
rubbing Inta’s hand from time to time and exchanging some
lighthearted eye-rolling as a means of moral support. If Roman had
his way, it’d be Cassandra's turn next.
    Ma had been
ecstatic when we broke the news that she would be a nonna; her and
Inta had immediately been taken with one another and Ma had already
begun knitting blankets and had plans to pass on the traditional
family recipes and cooking techniques with Inta. I knew she'd be in
for a huge surprise to find Inta's complete lack of finesse in the
kitchen.
    As lunch was
served and we all sat together eating and enjoying each other’s
company, I was struck by how strong the family connection was with
us all. Cass and Inta had come into the family and fit in
perfectly, which only left Luca to settle down. Looking over at
him, he smiled, and lifted his beer to me, “Mate, I can’t believe
I’m going to be an uncle!” he said, for about the hundredth time
since we shared the news with him weeks ago when Inta hit the
twelve-week mark, leading the chatter again toward the baby and how
Inta was coping with the pregnancy.
    As lunch was
packed away, and we sat chatting and snacking throughout the
afternoon, it hit me, how amazing Inta looked. At just twenty weeks
along, her belly had popped out gorgeously and we’d found out only
days ago that the baby was a boy. The pride I felt looking at her
was overwhelming, and I could feel the tears springing behind my
eyes.
    Looking over to
Roman, I nodded, indicating to him that it was time. He grabbed his
camera, and headed closer to Inta and I ready to photograph the
exact moment as he and I had planned earlier. He was the only one
who knew about my plan and the look on his face was pure pride.
    Kneeling before
her, she looked down and smiled, running her hand across my cheek
before a silent realisation dawned in her eyes. I smiled and
nodded, as I pulled out the ring and said the words that I’d been
wanting to say since we first met, “Inta, will you do me the honour
of becoming my wife”.
    “Yes!”
     
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    More in The
Capello Brothers series:
     
     
    Draw On My
Heart
    After being thrust into the role of protector at an
early age, Roman Capello has spent his entire adult life building a
future for his mother and two younger brothers.
    With a chain of
successful tattoo studios, Roman is finally getting the recognition
he deserves—industry acclaim as a freehand tattooist, significant
media exposure and enough business to justify adding a fifth studio
to his portfolio.
    When a
mysterious woman, as fragile as she is seductive, enters his life;
Roman is forced to acknowledge his past, appreciate his present,
and picture her in his future.
    But what is her
painful secret and why does she have Roman in her sights?
     
     

 
    Train My
Heart
    Being the youngest of three brothers has always
been one of life's greatest pleasures for Luca Capello. His eldest
brothers had always looked out for him and guided him through
life's challenges and successes.
    Growing up
without his father hadn't been easy, but living with him in Italy
had been worse. Dedicated and determined to create a better future,
Luca always maintained that he wanted success and structure in his
life. Personal training gave him the structure and routine he
needed, and his eldest brother Roman had provided him with the
capital to open his own fitness centre.
    Luca's
uncompromising