Wicked King: A Dark Mafia Arranged Marriage (Kings of Temptation) by Sienna Cross

Author:Sienna Cross [Cross, Sienna]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Mystic Rose Press
Published: 2024-08-20T00:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER 28

COLD FEET

Marco

The faint tune of the grand organ fills the church, extending high up into the soaring rafters of the Gothic cathedral, distracting me from the rush of murmurs from our gathered guests. But none of the sounds succeed in drowning out the mad thundering of my heart. Cazzo, why the fuck am I so nervous?

Jia already agreed to an open marriage. I should be pleased. This whole production is just for show. Tomorrow, I can go back to my old life. The only difference will be that I’ll have a new roommate. It’s certainly not the worst thing that could happen. Except, really, it is.

Standing at the back of the church, I rub my sweaty palms on my slacks and attempt to draw in a steadying breath. The cathedral is packed with hundreds of attendees, including the leaders of the most notorious crime families of Manhattan. Guards line every nook and cranny. If this weren’t such a high-profile, public event, the results would be catastrophic. I can’t remember the last time the Italians, Chinese, Irish, and Russians were all in the same room together, not to mention all the up-and-coming players, the Puerto Ricans, the Polish, even the Japanese.

All here for us. To witness the historic joining of the Geminis and Four Seas.

A firm grip clasps around my shoulder, and I nearly jump out of my skin. “Whoa, relax, fratello, it’s just me.” Nico appears at my side, and my manic pulse simmers. “What has you so on edge?”

“Oh, I don’t know, coglione. Maybe it’s the wedding thing, or perhaps it’s the powder keg we’re sitting on.” I tick my head at the horde of attendees. “Did you really have to invite the Russians?”

“What would be the point of this strategic alliance if we didn’t show it off?”

“Right,” I hiss.

“How is your beautiful bride?” He smirks, eyeing row upon row of the who’s who in organized crime.

“Reluctant,” I murmur, and even I can hear the bitterness lacing my tone.

“I don’t believe it… after all this time, the charming Marco Rossi hasn’t been able to win her over?”

“Fuck you, Nico.”

“Hey, boys, play nice.” Maisy materializes from the arched entryway, looking stunning in a deep ruby gown that matches her fiery hair. “It’s Marco’s wedding day, Nico, give him a break. He already looks like he’s about a second from puking.” She throws me that concerned, motherly look. “Are you going to be okay?”

“Yes, I’ll be fine,” I grit out. “I just want to get this over with.”

Maisy presses a quick kiss to my cheek and gives me a reassuring smile. “I’ll go check on Jia and make sure she’s not getting cold feet. Don’t worry, everything is going to work out just great. I know it.”

“I wish I shared your eternal optimism, Mais.”

With a quick squeeze to my hand, she scampers down a candlelit corridor, disappearing into the bowels of the old cathedral. Nico’s gaze trails her retreating form for a long minute, the yearning in his eyes only tightening the constraints around my ribcage.

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