“I’m going to have security installed in the house,” I say,changing gears. “Can I use your contact to ensure it’s done right? I don’t know what this fucker is capable of, and I want to make sure Brielle is safe when she’s at home.”
“You’re not afraid we’ll bug your place?” He smirks.
“I have nothing to hide,” I tell him. “You wanna listen to me fuck your sister all over the house, go for it.”
Dominick whips his head around to glare at me. “And to think, I was actually starting to tolerate you, Morgan.”
23
Brielle
Today is the day.I dreamed of this day when I was younger too many times to count. The elegant white dress that would make me feel no less than a queen. Dominick walking me down the aisle—because, in my dreams, Andrey was dead—and giving me away. My friends and family would be in attendance, watching as the man of my dreams vowed to love me till death did us part.
My wedding dress is gorgeous.
My brother is walking me down the aisle.
My friends and family—and hundreds of people I don’t know or care about—are in attendance.
But the man I’m about to marry doesn’t love me. And our vows won’t mean anything.
Sure, he’s attracted to me, and the sex is off the charts. I’ve never been so satisfied in my life. With Owen, we were young and learning what our bodies were capable of. And with Theo, I was bored out of my mind. But Kane knows how to please me. And when we’re together, it feels real. Like I’m not part of his vendetta and he’s not forcing me to marry him.
But standing in front of the floor-length mirror, I can’t help but be reminded that while the orgasms are real, the feelings aren’t. At least not on Kane’s end.
I wish I could say that I was unaffected. Falling for the manwho’s forcing me to marry him makes me sound weak. And in our world, the last thing a woman wants is to feel weak.
But I can’t help it.
The way he gives me his undivided attention.
When I wake up from my nightmares, he comforts me.
He went out of his way to ensure I could buy the Pilates studio.
When we have sex, it feels like we’re making love.
And afterward, he holds me like I mean the world to him.
“You look beautiful,” Dani says.
“I still can’t believe you’re here.” I reach over and gently run my hand over her baby girl’s head.
“And miss my sister’s wedding?” She scoffs. “Not happening. Besides, this little one has her days and nights mixed up, so she’ll sleep through the entire thing, I’m sure.”
Peyton groans. “That’s the worst.”
“There’s a reason why they make babies so cute,” Mom says, giving Alba a kiss on the crown of her head. “For all the sleepless nights we have to endure.” She turns toward me, a soft smile on her face. “You look like a princess, Brielle. I’m so happy you found your one.”
I nod, my emotions getting clogged in my throat, and hug my mom, ignoring the looks of sympathy Peyton, Nicole, and Dani are giving me.
I’ve accepted this is my future. I’ve made peace with it. And I’m not going to live my life full of resentment. I might not be marrying a man who loves me, but I have a good life.
Kane
“You look handsome.”
I turn around, shocked to find my mom standing in the doorway.Her brown hair has been straightened, and she’s dressed for the occasion in a cream-colored floral dress.
