Deceit by Elizabeth Knox & Iris Sweetwater

Author:Elizabeth Knox & Iris Sweetwater [Knox, Elizabeth & Sweetwater, Iris]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Knox Publishing
Published: 2019-01-20T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter Sixteen

ARIA

As of late my life has been so surreal. In fact, there are days where I believe I’m living in a dream. Sometimes I think the darkest part of me wants me to believe I’m still stuck in that warehouse with the Chinese, being used and abused in every way possible. But when I wake up in the morning, I roll over to see the most glorious man staring down at me. My husband.

Always watching. Forever protecting.

Today is the last time Salvatore and I will be in Los Angeles for quite a while. Selfishly, I hope it’s the last time we’re here for years. While I’ve had great memories here, the bad heavily outweigh the good, and I’m done with looking over my shoulder to my past. The present is only about one thing, looking forward to my future which will no doubt be bright and filled with happiness. In just a couple of hours we’ll be on a flight to Seattle to reign the city as Mr. and Mrs. Moretti.

I overlook the city from the balcony of our condo. “You look like you’ll miss it here, but I know better. You’re just excited for the adventure that’s to come,” Marcellus says from behind me.

I turn my body to face him, a smile spreading across my face. “While I’d normally argue with you I can’t help but agree. I’m ready to spread my wings, and I think that I’ll only be able to do that far away from Father.”

His expression says everything I need to know. He agrees with me completely. “He’s only held you back. Now is your chance.”

I nod. “I know what you did.”

“What do you mean?”

“From the very beginning you encouraged Salvatore to marry me. Year after year.”

“Yes, I did. I had a feeling that the two of you would have been a good fit together, and it seems like my matchmaking ways are accurate.” He chuckles the last bit as I make my way over to him and wrap my arms around his torso, hugging the ever-loving hell out of him.

In every family there is a sibling that just understands you on a completely different level. Almost cosmic, or maybe it’s as if they can see your soul. I’m not really sure. I am certain of one thing, though. I believe that God has a guardian angel watching over me, and I know that my guardian angel is my brother. While I love my other two siblings, Marcel and I share a special bond. One that will never be broken.

“Oh stop with the emotional stuff!” I hear Isa pop up from the living room. “We’ve got so much more packing to do.”

“I’ve told you both that there’s no point in packing anything. My house is fully furnished,” Salvatore adds in, a grumble laced through his tone.

“She needs to be cozy!”

“And comfy,” I add.

“Plus, it’s cold in Seattle, and she’ll need fuzzy blankets,” Isa says,

“Maybe even my old duvet,” I comment lowly, seeing the amusement flashing through his eyes.

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