Isabelle (House of Jensen Series book 5)

Chapter 45

Isabelle's POV

I walk down the aisle in my one shoulder symmetrical wedding dress on the arms of my father. The church was filled with white roses giving off a wonderful scent with every step I take. All my friends and family was at my wedding including the Larsen's. Jenny was one of my bridesmaids along with Leah, Amanda, Samantha, Eliza, Kimi and Anna and Giorgia's daughters.

I reach the end of the aisle and dad gives my hand to Freddie, "Take good care of her son."

"Don't worry sir I will."

As we say our vows I say a prayer of thanksgiving that I was here saying my vows in front of god and my family. Trauma is a horrible thing. It can stifle you, break you or grow you up. After months of counselling I can look back and say it's grown me up. I love that saying it means because of what I went through. I was force to change and the change led to something good.

"I now pronounce you man and wife you may kiss the bride."

Freddie gives me a chaise kiss on the lips. Later I was sat at my reception listening to my husband's speech with tears in my eyes.

"Elle I love you so much I never want to be apart from you unless there's no choice. How did I get so lucky?"

I stand and hug him I didn't need to say a speech he knew what my feelings for him was already. I had nothing to prove to anyone but him.

"Mrs Costa I believe the baby making will begin in earnest tonight," he spins me on the dance floor.

"I believe it shall."

"You're officially the crown princess of Italy in the eyes of the world now."

"Who cares I'm happy that's all that matters."

I look over at Amanda and Franco. He was touching her slightly swollen belly and looking at her like she was his world. She was four months pregnant and they were ecstatic about it. I want that, I'm glad Freddie and I decide to start trying for children right away.

"Do you remember the last time we did this?" Freddie whispers to me.

We were feeding each other cake, "Yes I do and I got my wish."

I was happy to be able to sit down for a few minutes. I watch my mum share a joke with Susan and Theo. I was glad they were good friends again.

"You know the bride is suppose to be on the dance floor showing off."

"Not this bride Amanda. How is it you manage to look radiant in a bridesmaids dress?"

"I could asked you the same question , your highness."

"Girl stop acting like you're not a princess too."

"It's weird I'm one but I still don't feel any differently."

"That's because you don't see yourself as better than anyone else."

"I would like to steal my bride for a dance."

I take Freddie's hand and he leads me to the dance floor. Endless love starts playing and he gives me a look. I refuse to do it. Our guest was looking at us wondering what the heck was going on. When suddenly Freddie starts jiving, "Come on you know you want to."

And just like that I jived with my husband not caring whose watching. Everyone joins in the fun and let me tell you my wedding day was amazing and very special."

Third Person's POV

He couldn't help himself he sneaked away when no one was looking and drove to the church. He didn't believe the wedding was real how could it be. He wasn't the groom. His car door is suddenly opened and a cloth placed over his mouth.

"Wakey, Wakey rise and shine."

James opens his eyes he was on a metal table held down by straps. He couldn't move his body, "Thank you for not disappointing me James."

Why does that sound like King Giovanni wonders James. To his horror the man peers down at him. "It's good to see you again James."

"How did I get here?"

"My men bought you here dear boy. How dare you go to my son's wedding."

"I couldn't help myself I had to do something."

"Your pregnant wife is sat at home alone you should've stayed with her. I have a question why did she have bugs in her bag the night of your engagement party?"

James was shocked, "Thank you for confirming what I already know.

That chip that was in Isabelle has been improved and placed in you along with a tracking device."

James's eyes bugs out of his head, "I spoke to your father and mother. "Letting you leave here was a mistake on my part. Mercy, I don't know why I showed you any."

James starts fighting against his restraint.

"Your brother Joseph will make a fine duke when the times comes. He has started dating one of my friends' daughters. She has the right breeding and temperament to become a duchess. She is so unlike Andrea but let's stick to you for now. Here's what's going to happen James. Your cancer is gone but it will come back time and time again. Because if you ever attempt to contact any of my family members. Or the Danish royals ever again your cancer will become fatal very quickly. You will live in a cottage on your family's estate till your wife gives birth. If you both behave yourself you can live there rent free. I know you like to be violent. If you lay one finger on her James you are a dead man, am I making myself clear?"

He sees the fear in James's eyes," Good." He undoes the straps and James lunges for him. He feels searing pain in his head.

"Wonderful I see the chip is working. Turn around James that's your darling wife right there that you love very much."

"I love her very much."

"Very good now sit." James obeys him.