The Revenge of the Underboss’s Bride
Beside him, Elena was wearing a golden gown that looked cheap compared to the emerald silk wrapping my waist.
When Julian turned and saw us, his glass slipped an inch in his fingers, amber liquid sloshing over the crystal rim. His eyes widened, scanning me from my styled dark hair down to my velvet heels. Beside him, Elena froze, her red lips parting in genuine shock.
"Look at them," I whispered to Vincent, keeping my lips fixed in a cool, distant smile. "They look like they saw a ghost."
"They thought you were buried in a ditch," Vincent said, his hand resting light over mine at his elbow. "Now they see you wearing the family crown. Enjoy it."