“What makes you think I would hurt you?” For a second, I thought I was talking to a guy who hadn’t killed a hundred men before him. I hugged my knees and dug my face in it. I prayed to God that he meant what he said. I want our marriage to work. I was hoping that I could make him love me. I’m allowed to hope, right? “What makes you so sure that you wouldn’t?” I couldn’t keep my voice from shaking. He reached out and touched

“Wake up Luna! Wake up! It’s your birthday! Happy Birthday!” Salvatore and Marina were jumping on my bed. I covered my face with my pillow. I don’t want to wake up because if I do then the engagement party will really happen and I really have to marry Primo. I don’t even know the guy, let alone marry him. I haven’t even seen his face and I won’t bother looking it up on the internet. I guess we’ll just have to see each other later. 

I woke up to the smell of musk and an arm around my waist. Primo must’ve carried me to the bed when I fell asleep. His warmth on my back felt nice, I wouldn’t mind waking up to this every day. I felt his hand move and I could tell he was awake. I tried to sit up but his grip on my waist tightened. “Don’t. Not yet.” I relaxed and unconsciously put my hand on top of his. After a few minutes, he removed his hand from my waist; he stood up and went inside the bathroom without uttering a single word. I sat up and stretched my arms. Moments later, Primo walked out. His body seemed so much more interesting when you can see every part

I spent the next few hours watching the sports channel. I did nothing but sit on the sofa and watch TV. Around 7 pm, I heard Primo’s car outside. I waited for him in the foyer. He went inside and when he saw me, his face softened. “Had a rough day?” I took the bag from his hand. He nodded. “Some of the restaurant owners were thinking of closing down because of the Bratva. We had to negotiate with them, they were a bit stubborn.” He went to the living room and sat on the sofa. “Did you convince them?” He nodded. “You should go upstairs and change.” I took the bag and brought it to the kitchen. Isla insist

We arrived in an unfinished community. “This is where people host street racing but I promise you, it’s safe for us to use.” Niccolo proclaimed. There were two cars behind what seemed to be the starting line. I took off my thick coat and gave it to Primo. He handed me the keys and I went to the first car. Marina did the same and proceeded to the second car. I looked at her and she had a menacing smile on her face.