Chapter 1
Prologue
“You are mine, Milene, Nicolas drew his finge
finger against in cl
my check, before his grip covered my throat,
I frowned. “Td never be with the man who kidnapped me on my wedding day and threatened to kill my family.” It was futile to resist his strength, but I’d rather die trying.
Chapter 1
Milene’s POV
“It’s crazy that you’re getting married in three days, my twin brother Michael said. “If Mom were here, she’d be tearing her hair out.”1 rolled my eyes, and ignored him.
I heard my mom say, “Daniel just called. He’s coming over to meet your dad and uncle.
I jumped up. “When?”
“Ten minutes”
“Mom!” I gasped. “How am I supposed to get ready at that time?”
“You look fine.” Micheal teased, his messy blond hair on purpose. He could pull off looking messy, but not me.
1 gave him a dirty look. “Shut up.” I ran out of the room and almost bumped into Dad. He stepped back, smiling at me.
“I need to get ready!”
w myself in the bathroom mirror, I cringed. My skin.
I didn’t explain. He could ask Mom. I rushed upstairs, taking the steps two at a time. When I saw was red, and my hair was wild. My jeans and T shirt didn’t look fancy, Great.
1 quickly washed my face and grabbed a flat iron. My hair was curly, but I always straightened it when I had company. This time I had five minutes, I ran back to my room, digging through my wardrobe. Picking a dress would usually take me an hour, but now I had one minute, if I still wanted to wear makeup. 1 grabbed a pink dress I had ordered but never wore. It was too short, showing more leg than I liked, especially with men around. But Daniel would be my husband in three days. He deserved to see more.
I felt so nervous but pushed it down. I quickly put on heels, then ran to the bathroom. I didn’t have time for much makeup. My skin was good, so I just added blush and mascara before running downstairs,
I slowed when I heard Daniel, Micheal, and Dad talking below. I didn’t want to look like I rushed to in
to impress any man, even my fiance.
They were shaking hands when I stepped down. Daniel looked up. I noticed him staring at my legs, then quickly meeting my eyes. Dad and Micheal looked at my legs too, but their looks weren’t impressed. Dad was very loving and Kind, but he was also the Underboss of Minneapolis, and it showed when his face turned cold
“I want to give you something in my office, Daniel,” he said with a stern voice.
me and followed Dal
Daniel didn’t seem bothered. He was calm and serious, more grown–up than I felt. He smiled at me
I finished coming down the stairs when Michael blocked my way. “Go change
“Excuse me?
He pointed at my legs. “You’re showing too much leg”
I pointed at my arms. “I’m showing my neck and arms too.” I lifted one leg. “And I have nice legs.”
Samuel stared at my leg, then my face, not happy. “Daniel doesn’t need to know that.”
I quickly looked around, worried Daniel might hear. “He’ll see more than my legs on our wedding night.”
Micheal, my overprotective twin brother stepped in front of me again. “Co change, Milene. Now,” he ordered, his voice coll.
I couldn’t bebeve him. Did he think I’d listen because he was a Made Man! That never worked before. I grabbed his stomach and pinched him hand. He was all muscle, so it won’t rasy.
He jerked, giving me a chance to slip past him. I made sure to sway my hips as I walked into the living room. Samuel caught up. You have an
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Chapter 1
impossible temper.”
I smiled. “I have your temper
“I’m a man. Women are supposed to be quiet, calm and demure.”
I rolled my eyes. Micheal crossed his arms, leaning against the wall. “Here’s the thing. Milene. You act like a perfect princess when others are around, but Daniel’s in for a nasty surprise when he realizes he’s marrying a fury, not a lady”
I paused, his words cutting deeper than he realized. Was he right? Outside my family, I was known as the Ice Princess, graceful, controlled. untouchable. But inside these walls, I was stubborn.
Would Daniel see me for who I truly was? And if he did, would he still want me!
I heard someone knocking on the door. I turned and saw Daniel step inside.
He looked at me, giving a small smile. Then his eyes moved to Micheal, leaning against the wall behind me. Daniel’s face tightened just a little. I looked at Micheal, who was glaring at Daniel like he wanted to crush him. I couldn’t believe it.
“Micheal,” I said, trying to be polite. “Can you give Daniel and me a moment?”
Micheal took his eyes off Daniel and smiled. “I’m already giving you a moment.”
“Alone,” I said firmly.
Micheal shook his head, his smile darkening. “I need to protect your honor.”
Heat rushed to my face. If Daniel wasn’t here, I would’ve pinched Micheal again
Daniel stepped closer, kissed my hand, but his eyes stayed on Micheal. “Milene’s honor is safe with me. I’ll wait until our wedding night to take what’s mine… when she’s no longer your responsibility
Micheal moved away from the wall, his hand going to his knife. I stepped in front of him, putting my hand on his chest. “Micheal.” I said sharply. pressing my nails into his shirt. “Daniel is my fiance. Let us have a moment.
“I gave Daniel an apologetic look and left. I stormed through the house, looking for Dad.
I was still angry. I was going to make Micheal pay. I headed upstairs to his room and sat on his bed, fuming. Each second made me more frustrated. When I heard footsteps after some time the door opened, and Micheal stepped inside. “How badly did you embarrass me in front of Daniel?”
“I told him about your wedding night.”
I froze. “You didn’t.”
“I did.
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“I told him to treat you like a lady. No rough stuff.”–
I hit his shoulder hard.
“You talked about that with him? How could you? My wedding night isn’t your business” I was furious.
Micheal looked away, uncomfortable. “It wasn’t easy for me. I don’t like thinking about you.. with him.”
1 hit him again. “You’re only three minutes older! You’ve been with women for years! Do you even know how many!”
He shrugged. “I’m a man”
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“Oh, shut up,” I screamed. “How am I ever going to face Daniel after this?”
