Chapter 4. MRS. DE ANGELIS.—— ♣ ——The air felt light as the music shifted to a romantic one. The guests stood as the doors opened, and Millicent began her walk down the aisle in the company of her father. Most people usually had butterflies on the day of their wedding, but all she had was dread. She felt like a sacrificial lamb being brought to the altar. The monster beside her was going to hand her over to the devil, the dark angel. Perhaps her reluctance was heavily expressed on her face, because beside her, her father whispered. “Smile. Or I'll have Luca's kidney served to you on a plate by sunset.”Her jaw tensed. “You had better not forget, the moment I say the vows, he'll get released. That was the deal.” But instead of reassuring her, Salvatore chuckled. “Deals evolve, figlia mia.” Millicent froze, wide eyed.“Pull yourself together and smile, Millicent,” he whispered as he tightened
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