was ready. That's where the photo shoot would take place.

her reflection in the mirror, smiling deeply. T

ke a real bride. Tessa's gaze wandered over the ivory

r face, while the long, flowing s

ng," Tessa whispere

cing the delicate patterns. The mermaid silhouette hugged

tiful; it made her so emo

t this ov

as made for you." A voice behin

. "What are you doin

" Dominic smiled, closing the door gently. H

kidding her? She's supposed to act like she's interested i

. Good heavens, is she really go

ominic offered

ly placed the sheer, lace

e – radiant, confident, and loved. But except, this was

ky." Dominic shrugged. He had to give it to her; she

rcy. She definitely doesn't know the type of man she's dealing wi

son of a mafia. She brok

h this shitty pretence." Tes

d her han

for me, your life

t. There was something about him that was

d dangerous. He didn't have tattoos o

ers and chiseled features acc

enting his bright blue eyes. The crisp white shirt

e those in love – they were scowling at each other, forced into a commit

osing as lovebirds. Some kissing and overl

es kissed the sky, deepening into coral and

finally breathe. She felt choked having to hug

ing, but she

ind her with a smirk. He

shot hatin

easy. " He said slowly, circling

he said softly, her v

, little Tess

allowed

've signed the contract, I'll ha

e?" She

on torturing you." Dominic snarled v

, he pulled

. Actually she di

ssa who was pale, unable to tear her e

er so much, so much that he was gaga. Mad. Lovesick. And

ting her the way she h

ily. Watched you, so I could find out how I can torture you. It so happens, coincidentally, I needed a bride and you needed money

t failed. He was hellbent on hurting her, the tears at the corne

happened," she said

I'm tired, till I set you free. This marriage isn't for fun. I'm going to torture you so bad that when I'm done with the contract,

ay, pocketin

to breathe. She was in all shades of trouble. Dominic w