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“I think your husband is eager to have you back in his arms,” Dante said with a tilt of his head, then handedoff

Once ere out of earshot of Dante Cavallaro, Luca looked down at me “What did Cavallaro want?”

“Congratulate me on the festivities”

Luca gave me a look that made it clear he didn’t believe me There was a hint of mistrust in his expression

The uests “Tiarter!”

Luca and I stopped as the guests gathered around the dance floor to watch the show A few even stood on chairs or held up their kids so everyone could get a good look Luca knelt before ripped own and lifted it up to my knees Luca slid his hands up hs I stilled coers on my naked skin Goose-buht and not uncomfortable, and yet it terrified me

Luca’s eyes were intent as they watched h and he pushed th of ripped the hem and he put his arh, his lips brushing the skin under the garter I sucked in a deep breath but tried to keep my face in happy-bride arter and pulled it down h heels I raised htened and presented the garter to the applauding crowd I forced a s was Gianna

“Bachelors,” Luca called in his deep voice “Gather around Maybe you’ll be the lucky one to marry next!”

Even the youngest boys stepped forward, Fabiano a Mother had probably forced hiue I couldn’t help but laugh, the first genuine gesture I’dfeast

Luca’s eyes darted toward e expression on his face I quickly looked away Luca raised his ararter in his fist before he thrust it into the cluster of waiting men