Four Deaths Later, Who Is She?
After all, the weapon that killed me in my last life had not been that knife.
I sat on the edge of the bed, hands resting neatly on my thighs. Then, I heard the lock turn. My heart slammed violently against my chest, but my face maintained the shy composure expected of a bride.
“My bride.” The Godfather stepped inside and closed the door behind him. “Have you been waiting long?”
“No,” I replied, standing up and forcing myself to look obedient.
He walked toward me, his movements slow and elegant. The candlelight cast shifting shadows across his face, making his expression impossible to read.