pte

way... until I felt the wide trunk of a tree

y caressing it with just his fingers, s

u think you're d

ed by us. We have to put on this show for everyone, but our first kiss should be private. Don't you think?" I met his

ently pushed him away from

not like any of this relationship is real. Why bother

nt on his face, but it only lasted a few seconds befor

ement party, after all. We're the special gues

nd I saw my father clink his champagne

e beautiful bride, I have a few words t

chi, could hold a room full of powerful

, that has all changed. Ethan and Chiara are forging the future together. We'll all

beginnings!" echo

isapproval. I glanced at Ethan and gave a fak

nly one who can't take

eech. Once again, the roo

ppose this is it for now. The next time I

room. You'll be my blushing b

est of our lives, until we die," I said, forcing a

to be married to me. They'd take your place in a heartb

women aren't Bianchis." H

stone of the peace treaty. Whether you like it or not, there's noth

. Even if I was forced into this to be a good dau

us. "I think you'd better look up the meaning of that word in the dictionary. Actually, don't. I think I'll enjoy teaching you the meaning myself. I have a few ideas in my

llowe

'll see even more of you on our wedding night," he said, giving me a quick kiss

to return to my room, my two

. To Ethan Harris of all people! You're so lu

flesh... He's fucking gorgeous, Chiara. He's going to be your husband,"

r. As if I could forget

aving second thoughts, huh? Like, that's Eth

can't be trusted. I'll never feel safe being with him for the rest

our enemies anymore. The fact that y

l end up finding happiness

ay learn to love each other one day," agr

think so? It se

think. There's a powerful magnetism around him," she added, and I just shook my head. No matter how

And how could a Montello ever learn to lo

a blur. Soon enough,

ressing room to esc

t into your wedding dress. But I hope you'll find happiness. That's all I've e

d. I―I'll t

sure he'll feel the same when he

clear that this marriage wasn't his idea. In fact, he

though he knew something I didn't. But before I

oing to complete the peace deal. The success of both your families is being forged here th

might not be such a bad idea after all. Maybe it'll work ou

e better matched t

him? Will he ever trust me?" These were the questions that had

eve you should give Ethan a chance. He's not just his father's son. He has his own princ

rry me. He couldn't stop that,

wouldn't have been anything his father could do about it. God knows Ethan has a strong will. No one forces him to do anything. For one reason or ano

s he really want to marry me, or is he just doing it

me. He may have three daughters, but a

s, Chiara. Your groom is wai

d," I replied,

Contin