A woman believes she has found lasting love with her mafia fiancé, until his betrayal shatters everything she was promised. As the truth about his other relationship comes to light, she must decide whether to fight for a love that was never really hers or walk away from the dangerous world he rules.
My blood ran cold. I expected Jax to shut him down instantly. Instead, he pressed a lingering, fake kiss to my temple before replying in fluent My knuckles turned around the stem of my wine glass. They didn't know my grandfather was from I understood every single word, pulled out my phone, opened my email, and silently accepted that long-sealed offer for the top-secret medical program.
Jax's eyes flicked to my untouched wine. He offered a concerned smile and asked in English. What's wrong, baby? His perfect, loving facade almost made me laugh.
One minute. He's talking trash about another woman in my grandfather's tongue. The next, he's looking at me like I'm his entire world. Nothing.
What were you guys talking about? Just family business. I didn't want to ruin your mood with that dark shit. So we switched from English.
I scoffed. He must be fucking her so much he'd forgotten I was half Italian. He forgot I could understand him. I forced a smile, but a suffocating pain gripped my chest.
Carry on then, I'm going out for some fresh air. I pushed him away and walked to the balcony alone. Along the way, the envious whispers of the guests filled my ears. Even with Aurora's family wiped away, her position as Donna is rock solid.
Everyone knows the boss worships her. For her last birthday, he bought off a whole bay in Hawaii just for her He flew in 90,000 roses!