Wilder Legacy: The Guardian Series Book 4 by G.K. DeRosa

Author:G.K. DeRosa [DeRosa, G.K.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: GK DeRosa LLC
Published: 2016-07-28T22:00:00+00:00

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Roman paused for an instant in front of the guest bedroom door. He had a terrible hollow feeling in the pit of his stomach and he clenched his fists by his sides to attempt to keep his emotions under control. He steeled himself with a deep breath and raised his fist to knock before he could back out.

“Come in,” came Marco’s voice through the door.

Roman turned the handle hesitantly and found Marco fresh out of the shower. His charcoal suit was stretched out on the bed along with a black button down shirt and silver tie. “Do you have a minute to talk?”

“Sure,” answered Marco, tugging a t-shirt on over his damp hair. “What’s up?”

“Celeste told me about the marriage contract.”

Marco tensed, ready to dodge an angry fist coming in his direction, but to his surprise, none came. In fact, he was amazed by how eerily calm Roman looked and sounded. “I’m sorry,” he said finally. “This was something that was arranged way before I had any say in it.”

“Please, don’t give me that. I know you’ve wanted her from the start,” countered Roman, keeping his voice steady.

“Maybe, but I certainly don’t like the idea that this is something being forced upon her. I like to win my women fair and square.” A teasing smile crossed his face unbidden.

Roman took a couple steps toward him and stopped. “I’ve given it a lot of thought over the past few days and perhaps it is what’s best for Celeste.”

Marco’s eyes bulged out comically. That was the complete opposite of what he had expected to come out of Roman’s mouth. For once he found himself utterly speechless.

Roman paced in a small circle in front of Marco, weighing his words carefully. “I know that I cannot give her the life she deserves, but perhaps you can. I am certain that you love her, and I know you can protect her. More importantly, you can give her a family—something that I never can. And with the strength of your families’ bloodlines combined, your children will become powerful guardians and keep the world safe.”

“I don’t know what to say,” muttered Marco finally.

“Just promise me that you will love her as she deserves to be loved and always keep her safe.”

“Of course,” he answered, “I wouldn’t have it any other way.” Marco was still baffled, trying to make sense of the odd conversation. “Does Celeste know how you feel?”

“No, not yet. I’ll speak to her this evening after the dance.”

“You know she’s not going to agree to any of it, right?” asked Marco.

“Leave that part to me. I’ll make sure she understands that it’s for her own good,” said Roman, the anguish resonating in his voice.

“Okay,” said Marco, sounding completely unconvinced.

Roman nodded and turned on his heel, darting from the room before the overpowering pain swelling in his chest and threatening to choke him succeeded.

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