Endlessly Raphael (Immortal Assassins Book 4) by Mia Monroe

Author:Mia Monroe [Monroe, Mia]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2023-11-15T16:00:00+00:00

EIGHTEEN

Haven

On a list of things I’d rather cut off my foot than do, dinner with my father is at the top. My churning stomach doesn’t help. The only reason I’m able to get through this is the handsome man turning onto the street where I grew up.

He drove one of his brother’s fancy cars—a Bugatti, for fuck’s sake. If that doesn’t impress my father, I don’t know what will.

As the gate to the house opens slowly, another wave of nausea hits me. “Fuck.”

“It’s going to be fine, Haven. We can get through this.”

Blowing out a breath, I squeeze my eyes shut. “I hate this, Rapha. I hate feeling so powerless and weak around him. It’s like being a child all over again.”

He slows the car, reaching to pull my hand into his. “You have the upper hand. Don’t forget that you’re the one with the power now. If he’s a smart man, he’ll recognize that.”

“He’s smart, but he’s a stubborn ass. It’s a family trait.”

“Then use it.” He kisses my cheek before driving onto the circular driveway. “Be stubborn. Hold your ground. You are no longer beholden to him for anything.”

I nod, shaking my shoulders out to release some stress. “You’re right.” I flip the visor down to study my reflection. Eyeliner still in place, lips still glossy. “He hates when I wear makeup, so of course I did a full face.”

“And you are stunning. Did you make that outfit too?”

“Yes.” I glance down at my white suit with hot-pink pinstripes and sky-high heels. “I feel good.”

“You look good, but most importantly, you’re in charge. This is nothing but a show for them. You have nothing to prove, not really. Not to them.”

“Right.”

“By Wednesday night, you’ll be a married man, and I’ll stay as long as you need me.”

I turn and focus on Rapha’s gorgeous face. His gaze is serene but somehow intense at the same time, and the longer I look, the calmer I feel. Damn, this man is good for me.

“I’m ready.”

He smiles. “Good. Let’s go in.”

Once I’m out of the car, I straighten my suit and walk around to meet Rapha. He offers his hand before kissing my temple. A sense of overwhelming confidence I didn’t feel before spreads through me, so I hold my head high as we approach the front door.

I ring the bell, which is weird, but then, I haven’t been here since I was asked to leave. The door opens and my mother is there, looking glamorous and beautiful as always with her black hair flowing over her shoulders, a pretty pink dress on, and the loving green eyes I still see in my dreams.

“Haven.” She opens her arms and I step into them, soaking in the warmth only a mother’s hug can provide. When I step back, she keeps her hands on my shoulders, taking me in. “You look wonderful. Happy.”

“I am happy. This is Raphael.”

Her eyes shift to the man beside me, who bows his head slightly before taking her hand and kissing the back of it.

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