Aria POV“Who is it I am going to marry?” I forced the words out, but they sounded strangled.That was the first question I asked my uncle when he came into my room and informed me I was getting married. I was an orphan so finding a notable member of the Crown Syndicate is almost impossible.“Viktor Kozlov, enforcer to his brother Alexei Kozlov, the Capo of the Blacktop,” my uncle said, avoiding my eyes.I just walked out of my room then I went down and continued into the garden then I sank down on the chaise longue, staring blankly at the flower bed.Soon I heard footsteps approaching and I know it's by aunt. Aria, that was very rude,” she said.She regarded me then averted her gaze, and again it was filled with a hint of guilt. “You should be happy to be given to someone of importance and with your background, it’s a blessing. Your wedding will be every girl's dream and It’ll bring honor to your name.”“And yours,” I said quietly but I instantly regretted my words.Has it been decid
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