Chapter 11

The St. Christopher medallion glowed in my palm. The memories came flooding back.That summer night, five years ago.The yacht party. I was drunk. I slipped on the deck and fell into the black water.The cold sea swallowed me. I thought I was going to die.Then, a man dove in.Tall, strong. He pulled me toward the shore in the darkness.The last thing I remember before the blackness took me was a pair of deep, intense eyes."It was you," I whispered, looking at Dante."It was me," he nodded. "But when you woke up the next day, Leo told you he was the one who saved you.""So I...""So you gave your heart to him," Dante's voice was rough with old pain. "Thinking you owed him your life."It all made sense.What I’d felt for Leo… it was never love. It was a debt.And Dante..."So that's why," I whispered, looking up at him. "Why my heart hammers in my chest when you're near. Why your kiss felt like coming home.""Isabella...""My love for Leo was a lie." Tears blurred my vision. "It was a

Chapter 12

Three months later, our wedding was held at Dante's private estate.I walked through a sea of white roses, in a custom gown, toward the altar.Dante stood there in a black tuxedo, his eyes only on me."You're so beautiful it aches," he whispered, taking my hand.The priest began the vows.Suddenly, the doors at the back of the chapel burst open.Leo stumbled in, his suit a mess, his eyes wild."Isabella!" he yelled. "You can't marry him!"Every guest turned. The air froze."The one you love is me!" he roared. "You know it! We have a history!"Two of Dante's men were on him in a flash, grabbing his arms."Let me go!" Leo struggled. "Isabella, look at me! You know I'm still in your heart!"I looked at him, my face blank.Dante let go of my hand and walked slowly toward Leo."Leo Falcone," his voice was cold enough to freeze hell. "You're making a scene at my wedding?""Dante, she's my—""She is my wife," Dante cut him off, his voice dangerously soft. "Legally. As of this moment.""I don'

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Chapter 11

Chapter 12