BONDS OF STAINED GLASS: THE MAFIA'S RELUCTANT BRIDE
My right arm tingles in awareness, the heat from his large form touching my body, even though there is no real contact.
"Si."
"I am aware of the circumstances you are both under right now, getting married to strangers, essentially," he says, making me squirm uncomfortably. "However, I would appreciate it if you were to—" he pauses, maybe deciding on his words.
"—Act like you are in love, getting married out of love," Liam finishes for him.
My eyes widen, and my future husband lets out a sound that was close to a laugh, but not quite.
"Stai scherzando, cazzo," he spits, making me flinch. I start to fiddle with my hands nervously. (You're fucking kidding.)