Not Juliet by Ella Medler

Author:Ella Medler
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: romantic suspense, erotic, marriage, battle, gang, happy, england, betrayal, helicopter, princess, romeo, juliet, conflict, sweet, happily ever after, florence, italy, rome, lost love, young, hero, king, reunion, shooting, escape, first love, gypsy, arson, sunshine, second chance, pool, tuscany, roma, romany, tension, action romance, tearjerker, love at first sight, heartbreak, jacuzzi, gangmaster

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The breeze caught and lifted Riella’s tresses as she turned her head to stare at Luca’s back, and she shivered. She felt shock, of course – the emotional strain she’d put herself under in the last few hours, first by walking into the strange camp alone, and then by laying her soul bare, fully accepting of Luca’s scrutiny, had drained her – but most of all she’d felt the chill when Luca had stepped away. Her body missed his touch, whether or not she was aware enough to recognize it.

What he was asking was not at all unreasonable. She could give him that much. She gathered all her doubts, and fears and suspicions, and shoved them away, to the back of her mind. The rest of the day belonged to her… to them.

Smiling, she let her gaze skim over the Tuscan countryside again. Luca had been right; she couldn’t imagine a prettier place to get married in. The small chapel was painted a brilliant white. Its roof shone brightly, making the small crosses above and either side of the wooden front door appear as if the angels had bathed them in a halo of gold. Birds chirped and the wind whispered in the trees. It was peaceful, a fairyland she felt privileged to be part of.

Riella’s eyes searched Luca’s. He caught her glance for a moment, then turned away again to answer one of the priest’s questions. She sighed deeply, trying to find guidance within herself. What did she feel, and more specifically, did she believe, in her heart of hearts, that marrying Luca was a good idea?

She closed her eyes, to help her focus. The answer was as clear and unequivocal in her mind as the certainty that the brightness of day followed the darkness of night.

Riella smiled, face upturned to the skies above. Dear Father in Heavens, she pleaded, please bless this union and keep our love alive forever. Then she took a deep breath and walked to stand alongside Luca.

“Would you like to go in?” Father Marco asked when she slipped her hand inside Luca’s. His eyes missed nothing.

She could see Luca’s lips lifting in a victorious smile, and she loved him even more for it. He was right. He had always been right. She was Juliet, and he was her Romeo. Only this reality was far better than any fairytale.

“Can’t we do it out here?” Luca asked. “It’s such a beautiful day, it would be a pity to miss even one second of its beauty.” His hand stroked Riella’s cheek and she smiled and leaned into Luca.

“Indeed, our Lord has blessed us and this land,” the priest agreed. “Well, He will hear us wherever we stand. Shall we proceed?”

Instead of an answer, Luca turned to hold Riella’s hands in his. He stood straight in front of her, then brought her hands to his lips and kissed each finger.

Riella would have expected the priest to speak, but instead she heard the low, emotional voice of her Romeo. “Please, Riella, would you consider making me the happiest man alive?” Luca asked.

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