Lahat ng Kabanata ng SUBSTITUTE BRIDE FOR THE MAFIA DON: Kabanata 231 - Kabanata 240

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Dahlia's POVThe terrace had been transformed into something magical. Strings of twinkling lights were draped overhead, creating a canopy of stars. White roses—dozens of them—were arranged in vases on every surface, filling the air with their delicate fragrance. Candles flickered on a beautifully set table for two in the center of the terrace, and soft music was playing from hidden speakers."Luca," I whispered, tears already forming in my eyes. "This is beautiful. This is...""For you," he said softly. "All for you."The maitre d' discreetly disappeared, leaving us alone on the terrace. Luca pulled out my chair for me, and I sat down carefully, still taking in the incredible scene around me."I don't understand," I said as he took the seat across from me. "What's all this for? It's not our anniversary. It's not my birthday.""Does there need to be a reason?" he asked, reaching across the table to take my hand. "Can't I just want to do something special for the woman I love?""Of cours

Dahlia's POV"Paris?" I breathed. "Luca, that's... that's incredible.""The city of love," he said with a grin. "Where better to renew our vows? We could get married at a beautiful venue overlooking the Eiffel Tower, have a reception at one of those elegant French restaurants, spend a few days there as a honeymoon."I was already picturing it—the romantic streets of Paris, the beautiful architecture, saying our vows with the Eiffel Tower in the background. It sounded like a dream. The complete opposite of that terrifying day in the church."But the baby," I said, my hand instinctively going to my belly. "I'm already almost five months along. How much longer can I safely travel?""That's why we need to do it soon," Luca said. "I've already talked to your doctor this morning—""You called my doctor this morning?" I interrupted, raising an eyebrow. "When?""While you were sleeping," he admitted sheepishly. "I wanted to know if it was safe before I suggested it. She said you should be fin

Dahlia's POVI put my hair up in a high ponytail, which made me look younger and more playful. Then I did my makeup—smoky eyes with gold shimmer, rosy cheeks, nude glossy lips. By the time I was done, I actually felt pretty. Sexy, even, despite the growing belly.I stood in front of the full-length mirror in the suite I was sharing with Andrea tonight—she'd insisted we stay in a different suite from Luca because, as she'd said very seriously, "It's bad luck for the groom to see the bride before the wedding."I'd tried to argue that we were already married and this was just a vow renewal, but she'd waved that off. "Doesn't matter. Tradition is tradition."Looking at my reflection, I felt a flutter of excitement. I looked good. Really good. And I couldn't wait to see Luca's reaction.On impulse, I grabbed my phone and took a selfie in the mirror, making sure to get the full outfit. Then I sent it to Luca with a simple message: "Getting ready for tonight "Not even thirty seconds later,

Dahlia's POVLiam opened the rear passenger door of the SUV with a slight bow, offering his hand to help me climb in. I took it gratefully—getting into tall vehicles was becoming increasingly difficult with my growing belly and the short dress I was wearing.Once I was settled in the back seat, Liam helped Andrea in as well. She slid in next to me with considerably more grace than I'd managed.Antoine got into the front passenger seat while Liam took the driver's position. Within moments, we were pulling out of the villa's driveway and onto the streets of Paris.The city was beautiful at night. The streetlights cast a warm golden glow over everything, and as we drove, I caught glimpses of the Eiffel Tower in the distance, lit up and sparkling. Couples walked hand-in-hand along the sidewalks, and café terraces were filled with people laughing and drinking wine.It was romantic and magical, and I felt a flutter of excitement in my chest. Tomorrow, I would be standing in this beautiful c