Ruthless Match: An Arranged Marriage Enemies to Lovers Romance by Duke Elsa

Author:Duke, Elsa
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2024-08-03T00:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER 10

Aurora

As the jet taxied onto the runway, it hit me that I was no longer in paradise. I was back in New York, back in the city where I was now the wife of one of the most notorious crime families in history.

Yeah, but you’re in it now so you might as well accept it.

I pulled on my oversized sunglasses and headed to the limo where Matteo’s chauffeur was waiting. I don’t know why I thought he’d take me home, but for some reason I did. So, I was shocked when we pulled up to his sprawling mansion, securely nestled behind sprawling gates.

When the car stopped, I took a deep breath before stepping out. The grandeur of the home was overwhelmingly breathtaking. If I thought the honeymoon had been a whirlwind of emotions, it was nothing compared to the awe I felt by looking at Matteo’s home.

Nothing could have prepared me for this moment. Everything about the massive structure symbolized Matteo’s wealth and power, which were now my life.

I faltered as I began walking toward the entrance. It wasn’t like I grew up poor; my family had homes worldwide, but … this was more than I could wrap my head around.

I desperately wanted to return to my uptown apartment and knew what to expect there. It was my sanctuary. There, I was secure and in control and at no one’s mercy—not even my father.

The thought of leaving my beloved space filled me with dread. Matteo must have sensed my anxiety because he was soon next to me, placing a reassuring hand on my back as he guided me through the entrance.

“Welcome home, Aurora,”

Home. The word sounded foreign as I tried to register what it meant. The massive, ornate mansion didn’t feel like a home; it felt like a cage—a beautiful, gilded cage meant to hold me prisoner.

My eyes widened as we walked further inside. It was stunning, with high ceilings, ornate chandeliers, rare artwork, and luxurious furnishings, but it felt cold.

That’s when I noticed my personal belongings were being unloaded. How could he!?

All I could see was red, as I realized that my personal items had been moved without my consent. I spun around to face Matteo, my eyes blazing with anger as I spoke through gritted teeth.

“Why is all my stuff being moved? You had no right to do this.” Suddenly, it was more than I could take, and my voice began to tremble. “You can’t just move all my things without asking me, it’s an invasion of privacy.”

Matteo remained calm, but I could see the surprise in my reaction in his eyes.

“I thought this would make things easier for you, Aurora. We are married now, so it is only fitting that we live together. I thought it would be easier for you if you did not have to pack yourself. This is your home now—our home.”

I wasn’t sure how to process his last statement. I heard myself repeating “Our Home” repeatedly to myself, gradually getting louder and louder.

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