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CHAPTER 60
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SUBSTITUTE BRIDE FOR THE MAFIA DON CHAPTER 63
Dahlia’s POVHe didn’t talk much, just the occasional hum or the clink of his spoon as he stirred his coffee. The silence between us wasn’t uncomfortable though. It was… nice. Safe. I felt my chest tighten a little at that thought. For a long time, I had eaten breakfast alone, in silence. But now, sitting across from him—even if we weren’t talking—it felt different. It felt like I wasn’t alone anymore.I took a sip of my tea, pretending to study the steam rising from it while sneaking another glance at him. His lips moved slightly as he read something, and when he frowned, I noticed the small line that appeared between his eyebrows. My stomach flipped again, and I quickly looked down at my plate, hoping he didn’t notice me staring.But then, like he could sense it, Luca looked up from his tablet. Our eyes met for just a second—long enough for my heart to skip a beat. His dark eyes seemed to hold mine, curious, steady. I panicked a little and looked away immediately, pretending to foc
SUBSTITUTE BRIDE FOR THE MAFIA DON CHAPTER 62
Dahlia’s POVIt had been a week since the attack, and every day since then felt like I was slowly finding my footing again. The memory of that afternoon still came back to me sometimes—especially when things got too quiet—but now, instead of freezing in fear, I used that memory as motivation. I refused to ever feel that helpless again. That’s why I threw myself into my self-defense training with Bjorn.The first few days were rough. My body wasn’t used to all that movement. Every muscle ached, every stretch burned, and my arms shook every time I tried to block or punch. I’d go to bed sore and exhausted, but no matter how much it hurt, I showed up again the next day. Bjorn wasn’t the type to go easy on anyone. He was this tall, serious man with broad shoulders and a voice that could make you straighten up even when you were half-dead from training. But he was good at what he did. He didn’t just bark orders—he explained why each move mattered, why I had to react fast, why I had to trust
SUBSTITUTE BRIDE FOR THE MAFIA DON CHAPTER 61
Dahlia’s POVHe didn’t say anything as he walked around the room, his movements calm but purposeful. The scent of his cologne—clean and warm with a faint hint of spice—mixed with the soft smell of soap, filling the air around me. I heard him open a drawer and pull something out, then the quiet sound of a bottle cap twisting open. I frowned and lifted my head a little to see what he was doing.A moment later, he came to my side of the bed. “Sit up,” he said quietly. His voice wasn’t demanding—it was steady, firm, and gentle at the same time.I blinked up at him, a little confused. “Why?” I asked softly. My voice came out small, almost uncertain.He didn’t answer right away. Instead, he just waited, his eyes meeting mine. There was something in his gaze that made me obey without thinking. I sat up slowly, my blanket pooling around my waist, and that’s when I saw the sma
SUBSTITUTE BRIDE FOR THE MAFIA DON CHAPTER 60
Dahlia’s POVLuca had gone out for business earlier that afternoon, and by the time the sun went down, he still hadn’t returned. I tried to distract myself by reading, but the words on the page just blurred together. I even went to the kitchen and sat at the dining table, hoping that eating would help me relax. It didn’t. The house was too quiet without him. Even the clinking sound of my spoon against the plate echoed through the space.After dinner, I made my way upstairs. My whole body ached from the self-defense session with Bjorn earlier. He had been ruthless, showing me move after move, correcting my stance, and making me repeat them until my arms and legs felt like jelly. He kept saying things like “again” and “don’t stop” in that low, gravelly voice of his. By the time the session ended, I could barely lift my arms.I ran a warm shower and stood under it for a long time, letting the hot water wash away the ache in my muscles. Steam filled the bathroom, wrapping around me like a
SUBSTITUTE BRIDE FOR THE MAFIA DON CHAPTER 59
Dahlia’s POVThe self-defense instructor arrived later that afternoon, just like Luca had promised. I was sitting on the couch, nervously twisting my fingers together when Mrs. Cruz came to tell me he was waiting for me in the training room. My stomach twisted a little. I wasn’t sure what to expect — I’d never done anything like this before. But after what happened on the road, I knew I couldn’t let fear control me anymore.When I entered the training room, the first thing I noticed was how big it was. It had tall ceilings, wide open space, and padded floors that stretched from one wall to the other. There were mirrors, punching bags, weights, and even a rack of what looked like wooden practice weapons. The air smelled faintly of leather and disinfectant.And standing in the middle of the room was a man who looked like he could snap a door in half with his bare hands.He was tall and muscular, with short dark hair and tattoos that crawled up his arms and disappeared under his black sh
SUBSTITUTE BRIDE FOR THE MAFIA DON CHAPTER 58
Dahlia’s POVLuca looked up from behind his desk, his expression unreadable for a moment. Then, without saying a word, he nodded at Dante. Dante understood immediately, closing the laptop in front of him and standing up. He gave me a polite nod before walking out of the office, leaving Luca and me alone. The door shut quietly behind him, and suddenly the air felt thicker. The room was filled with silence, the only sound coming from the faint ticking of the clock on the wall and the soft hum of the air conditioner.Luca rose from his chair slowly, his movements calm and collected, but his eyes never left me. There was something about the way he looked at me — controlled but curious, like he was trying to figure out what I needed before I even said it. He came around the desk, stopping just a few feet in front of me. Up close, I could see how sharp and tired his features looked in the morning light. His white shirt sleeves were rolled up, showing the veins on his forearms, and I realize
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