King's Captive: A Dark Mafia Romance by Piper Stone

Author:Piper Stone [Stone, Piper]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Stormy Night Publications
Published: 2021-02-24T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter 11

Cristiano

The thought was ridiculous, blasphemous. I had no intention of marrying the woman. While Joseph had taken the time to explain the reasons I should, including she could no longer testify against me and that I could acquire additional information at some point, I wasn’t interested. I’d instructed him to find another way before walking out of his office, disgusted with the entire situation.

Instead of returning to my car, I walked Bourbon Street, drinking in the sights and sounds. Music blared from several locations. Various scents of food floated out the doors. And everywhere there was joy and happiness.

While the calculated idea of forcing our nuptials was practical, some families continuing what I considered to be an ancient practice, even my father hadn’t stooped to anything so low in his thinking. We were Americans, free to choose what we wanted to do and who we desired to be with. Love was difficult at best, the majority of women unable to handle the business let alone the lifestyle, but this was entirely different.

How the hell would I be able to trust her? She’d run away or worse, attempt to kill me. Emily had enough strength and resolve to do so.

Unfortunately, I knew I had to give it serious consideration. If there was indeed no other choice, then Emily would make a beautiful bride.

Chuckling, I entered one of the upscale women’s clothing stores in the city.

“Can I help you?” a clerk asked as she approached. I could tell she recognized me immediately. “Mr. King. I’ll be happy to find anything you’d like.”

As I gazed around the store, I was pleasantly surprised at their selection. “I need an entire wardrobe for a friend of mine.”

“What do you have in mind?”

“Dresses and lingerie. Shoes if you have them. Oh, and I’ll need several.”

Her eyes lit up with dollar signs. “I think I can find everything you need. What’s her size?”

I laughed, shaking my head. “I have no idea, but she’s about your height and build.”

“Well, excellent. Then follow me. My name is Sheila, by the way. Please make yourself at home while I select a few items. Marty, bring Mr. King a glass of champagne. We have a lounge over to the right. It won’t take very long at all.”

“Thank you.” I laughed softly to myself as I pictured Emily. “She’s very beautiful, Sheila. The kind of woman who holds an aura around her like sunshine. A lovely flower. Please make sure that the selections you make are feminine with a touch of magic.”

She smiled, a thoughtful look crossing her face. “You care about her very much, this friend.”

I thought about her question. For whatever reason, I did care about her, likely too much. “Yes, I do.”

“Then I’ll select only the most beautiful dresses that we carry.”

“One more thing, Sheila. Do you happen to know a bridal shop in this area?”

Her smile grew, her eyes twinkling. “Of course. I can help you with that as well.”

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