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But before I can answer, the officiant says, “Now, it’s tradition to look into each other’s eyes while signing. Are you ready?”

Carmine smiles and I nod. Bless this old man!

He lays the license on a small pedestal off to the side, then invites us over. Carmine and i gaze into each other's eyes as the officiant guides our hands to the right areas. Then we each sign our names without looking. After looking, Carmine is about to glance at the license, so I quickly pull him down for a kiss. While Carmine is distracted, the officiant slips the license into a folder.

My throat feels tight, and I reach for Carmine's hand. “I’m so happy, Carmine.”

“That makes both of us,” he admits.

I turn to Mr. Stern and the officiant. “Thank you both. This was a beautiful ceremony.”

"It was our pleasure, Mrs. Gaudino," Stern says.

A tear slips down my face. I smile at Carmine, pressing my palm against my chest, over my heart. "I'm Mrs. Gaudino."

"Damn right you are," Carmine says before kissing me fiercely.

We leave the building where our future changed forever. Carla and her mother get into their black SUV, while me and Carmine slip into our own. Once we're inside and alone, Carmine opens some champagne and we toast to our marriage. I'm honestly feeling a little light-headed from all the lying, but I'm so happy it's done now. We're married.

“In case you're wondering,” Carmine says, “I booked us a honeymoon suite in a hotel by the ocean.” In disbelief, I start to respond but he holds up a hand, asking me to wait. He pulls out his phone and calls my father, putting him on speaker.

In a strong and proud tone, Carmine informs my Father, "The good news is she is still your daughter."

"Carmine," I whisper softly, smiling. “What are you doing?”

Ignoring me, he continues talking into the speaker phone. "It's done. She is a Gaudino now. My wife."

Father doesn't say anything for a few seconds. Then he finally says, "I still haven't gotten a fucking thank you yet, for giving your useless ass such a precious gift."

Carmine laughs. “I'll thank you with a few grandchildren. How is that?”

I shake my head. These two are always going to have a love-hate relationship.

At this, Father responds, "Don't go back on your word. I expect many soldiers and a few princesses."

Carmine passes me the phone and I spend a few minutes talking to my father. After telling him to tell Mother I'll call her soon, he ends the call, and Carmine and I turn off our phones.

Carmine moves closer, a hunger in his eyes that I’ve never seen. "You ready, princess? Because there will be no interruptions tonight.

Looking at my ring, I nod, feeling my body already heating up. "Tonight is just for us."

CHAPTER 25 — COME TO ME

Carmine

As we reach the hotel room, I slip the card in the slot and open the door. Before my wife can enter, I pick her up and carry her over the threshold.

She giggles. “Put me down.”

“As you wish,” I say. The door closes behind me with a soft click as I carry this beautiful woman and lay her down gently on the bed. I noticed two suitcases in the corner, because my men came here earlier to drop off some of our things. And the room is very upscale, with large windows that look out over the ocean, a few rooms, a Jacuzzi, and even a fucking chandelier. but I wouldn't give a shit if the place was infested with bugs, because nothing is stopping me from claiming my wife tonight.

Wife. It’s strange, but it has a nice ring to it. Somehow, it warms my chest and makes my cock hard at the same time.

Arianna’s beautiful face is entirely red as she looks away from me, her eyes scanning the room. “It’s okay to be nervous,” I tell her. “We’ll go at your pace.” I kiss her neck and then sit up, amazed at myself for showing restraint. For months, I've been chasing her and having so many damn wet dreams about her delicious tits and pussy. And we've had so many close calls. But now that we're here, in this moment with nothing stopping us, I find myself feeling an incredible peace.

This is my wife. My beautiful wife. And even though my cock is begging to empty inside her, it suddenly feels like we have all the time in the world.

“Are you hungry?” I ask. “I can order room service. Or if you'd like to relax in the jacuzzi first, we can do that. Anything you want.”

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