Page 107 of Mila: The Godfather

Not for me or him.

An older-looking lady with a weird vibe and a scowl on her face approaches us, interrupting my silent staring. “Everything is ready for the wedding, sir.”

Wedding?

“Who is getting married?” I ask Riagan curiously.

He dismisses the grumpy lady and turns to me. “We are.”

“We?” I frown, looking at his chest now. “N-now?” I cringe when I stutter in front of them.

“Don’t tell me you didn’t tell her…” Maeve pushes him aside, looking wide eyed. “Cap… that is so unromantic.”

Tell me what?

After a second, it dawns on me.

I stare at Riagan, looking for answers. “Are we…?”

I watch his every move with my heart in my throat as he moves Maeve aside and steps forward, getting closer to me. As close as he possibly can to me. Chest to chest. I feel my heartbeat race. He stands tall, towering over me, looking so handsome and fierce. “Do you trust me, Mila? Do you trust that I’ll do whatever it takes to keep you safe?” He gives me his hand, and I look down at it. Trust?

I do.

There is no doubt in my mind, after all we’ve been through in such a short amount of time, that I trust Riagan O’Sullivan with not just my life but my heart.

Placing my hand in his, I give him my answer without speaking.

There’s no going back now.

Not that I would want to.

Woof! The small dog reminds us he’s here when he barks at my feet. I smile wide when Maeve picks him up and makes him wave at me. I feel a wave of warmth rush through me.

I love dogs.

Always wanted one, but I was never allowed to have one.

Nothing that would bring me joy was allowed.

Maeve drops Bruno in my arms before clapping once. “Mila, meet Bruno. Our honorary little shit-head. He loves chasing Cianne around the mansion, and belly rubs.”

Woof.

Bruno barks as if he understands just what Maeve is saying, and I laugh when he squirms in my arms, trying to get to my face. Lifting him up, I hold him close to my face, and he takes the opportunity to lick my nose.

“He likes you.” Riagan speaks.

Hugging Bruno close, I look at Riagan and beam.

Nerves about the events of the night are completely forgotten, I smile wide like I’ve never smiled before in this moment with Bruno in my arms and Riagan smiling softly down at me with a light in his eyes I only witness when he looks at me.

A light that shines from within.

I didn’t know it then, but I was already falling hard.

So hard that it both excited and terrified me.

“Let’s get you married, cap!” Maeve’s excited voice breaks through my thoughts, reminding me of my current situation.

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