Devil’s Nuptials by K.C. Crowne EPUB & PDF – eBook Details Online
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MARIYA
Don’t cause me any trouble.”
The phrase flutters like a moth around a candle flame, never too far
from the center of my thoughts. It wasn’t a statement brimming with the
warmth of fatherly concern; rather, it was cold, a stark reminder of the
shackles that now bind me. The final decree before I was given away, like
an unwanted heirloom, to a man known only for his ties to the Bratva and
his supposed ruthlessness.
I cradle the wineglass delicately between my fingers, the crimson liquid
shimmering under the soft glow of the setting sun. Taking a sip, I let the
rich flavors dance on my tongue, but even the finest of wines seem bland
against the backdrop of my current predicament.
From the balcony of this magnificent home in Rublyovka—one of
Moscow’s most prestigious neighborhoods—I can see the vastness of
manicured gardens, each more lush than the last. It’s a paradox that such
beauty surrounds a life that feels void of it.
The sun dips low, casting long shadows that seem to stretch out, searching
for something. I am like the shadows, stretching endlessly in a direction far
away from the life that has been chosen for me, a life I hadn’t foreseen.
A light evening breeze whispers through the trees, rustling leaves in a soft,
serenading dance. Birds return to their nests, their evening songs filled with
a freedom I can only envy. It’s ironic; I’m in one of the most luxurious
neighborhoods, in a grand house with every comfort imaginable, yet I feel
more caged than ever before.
The ceremony was a quiet affair, merely a business transaction finalized
with a ring and papers. There was no white dress, no veil, no gleeful
celebration with friends and family, and no happy groom. There was only
the weighty realization that I was now bound to a stranger.
The more I think about it, the more it seems like a strange dream, marrying
someone without being able to see their face. The Bratva lieutenant, as
everyone whispered, would remain an enigma, only punctuating the
mysterious circumstances under which this union was formed. I wonder if
he ever stares at the sunset, lost in thought like I’m doing now.
With every passing moment, the garden below becomes a canvas painted in
shades of twilight. The hues of pink, purple, and deep blue merge, reflecting
the turmoil in my heart. Is this what my life has become? A tapestry of
uncertainties?
A soft sigh escapes my lips. I can’t help but think of the novels I’ve
cherished, the tales of love and sacrifice. Here I am, living in a storyline I’d
only ever read about. And yet, unlike the characters in those pages, I don’t
have the privilege of a preordained happy ending.
Setting my wineglass down, I wrap my arms around myself. There’s a chill
in the air, hinting at the approach of winter. Or, perhaps, the chill is in my
mind, the cold reality of my new life settling in. Tomorrow, I’ll meet my
husband.
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