Vivienne’s POV:“Damon, stop,” I whispered, flushed.He pulled back with a smirk and straightened up almost immediately. The warmth embracing me left just as quickly.“So, what’s the play, Marshal?” Alec asked.Damon casually shrugged. “I’ll give Arthur a call,”“What traditions were they talking about?” I asked, again, suddenly feeling anxious.“It’s the mafia law,” Damon started. “To show the marriage is legitimate it must be witnessed and undergoes three rites,”He picked his glass and took a sip.“The Public Claim. The wife must be declared in front of the families. Then there is the blindfold ritual and,”A pause.“The Binding Rite,” My heart dropped.“Binding Rite? What is that?” my voice wavered.He looked at me with intensity. “Consummation,”I scoffed.“Right,”“It’s serious Vivienne,” he casually stated, “You and I both have to do that or else my marriage will be questioned,” he rubbed his thumb over his clenched jaw, “I don’t like people questioning me,”“Do…does it, um, li
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