Always Mine by Kennedy Fox

Author:Kennedy Fox
Language: eng
Format: epub

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Our conversation from that day replays in my mind as we drive to Victoria’s penthouse. It was only a week ago, but it feels like forever. This is my only option, but it’s going to hurt everyone I love. I’d tell my roommates the truth, but knowing her dad will keep his eyes on me means I can’t risk it. The only person I’ve told the truth to is Tyler, who waited anxiously for hours in the lobby of the Bellagio. When I was able to sneak away to Victoria’s bathroom, I quickly sent a text letting him know I was still alive and that I’d explain everything when I returned home. Even replaying the events to him had me shaking my head at how crazy it all sounded, but it was nice to have one person who could have my back. He swore to help in any way he could, but I feared there wasn’t anything anyone could do now. Johnny has no reason to suspect him, and since Tyler’s aware of my involvement, I know he’s loyal.

He knew the O’Learys were crazy fuckers, but he was shocked by Victoria’s marriage proposition and wanting to get out of the family business. I’ll keep him updated as much as I can, but reminded him to stay away from them at all costs. If Johnny found out this was total bullshit, he’d kill me along with everyone who’s ever meant something to me. I can’t deny the fact that his people could easily hide our bodies and we’d never be discovered. No one would ever know what happened, and it’d be another cold case added to the pile.

Johnny isn’t a man I would intentionally cross or wish upon my worst fucking enemy.

So eventually I’ll have to tell my friends that Victoria and I eloped.

I won’t be able to tell them why or that it’s totally fucking fake and that we just have to keep up with appearances—me visiting when her dad is in town and even taking her home to meet everyone in California. We have to play the part of the happy newlyweds who are completely in love with hand-holding, kissing, and other lovey-dovey shit I don’t ever do. If Johnny thinks we’ve lied and duped him, everything and everyone is at risk all over again.

That’s not something I can do.

“Your tux is in the master bedroom,” Victoria singsongs. “Take a shower and clean up. Daddy will be here in two hours.”

“Great,” I mutter, taking my duffel bag with me. Her mother lives and stays in New York, playing the role of perfect mobster’s wife by attending galas and donating thousands of dollars to charities. Victoria told her not to bother coming because we’d make a trip out there to visit—to perpetuate the lie further.

This is Victoria’s game, and she’s the puppetmaster. Her father mailed me a prenup to make sure I couldn’t go after any of their family money in case we divorced, although he made it crystal clear what he thought about that.

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