The Moon And The Stars

CHAPTER 56

I pull Adelyn closer to my body as we near the front door to her family's house. I give her a comforting kiss before ringing the doorbell, her body going slightly tense as fast footsteps approach us.

"You're ok, I've got you," I murmur to her, tilting her chin up to meet my eyes. She gives me a small nod before turning to face the opening door, her Father's grinning face greeting us.

"Ma précieux," he gushes, drawing Adelyn to him in a hug. I try not to curl my lip in disgust at his act but I refrain myself and shake his hand. "Looks like she managed to drag you back," he chuckles, clasping onto my hand. I let out a small laugh, not a drop of humour as I clear my throat, "I think you'll find that it was rather me begging for her back, not the other way round," I say coldly.

His smile slightly falters as he opens his arms back up, "Well let's all come in shall we?" he says, ushering us inside. As we walk inside Andre takes us down a large hallway, no doubt showing off his house as he leads us to the kitchen and through to a dining area. We're met with a loud scream as Ophelia sees Adelyn and runs at her, tackling her to the ground in a hug as they finally reunite.

"I missed you so fucking much, I had to survive a whole month without you!" Ophelia groans dramatically, "But now you're ba-" she cuts herself off with a loud gasp. Her head whips around to me before grabbing Adelyn's left hand, her jaw wide open as the room goes silent. "Is this your decision this time?" she asks slowly, carefully studying Adelyn's face. Adelyn nods as a smile lights up her pretty face, her eyes shining. Ophelia laughs and wraps her arms around Adelyn's neck, crying with happiness as she doesn't let go of her cousin.

"I'm so happy for you," she whispers, standing up as she pulls Adelyn with her, "It's so pretty," she says, a sad smile on her face as she looks at the ring.

I look over to Fleur and to my relief she's smiling, her eyes filled with love as her gaze turns from her daughter to me. "Ah mon fils, I am so happy for you," she breathes out, walking over to me as she brings me in for a hug. "Thank you," I chuckle, "I was going to ask for your permission but I didn't know how Adelyn would feel if I did that," I explain, hoping she's not upset at me. Fleur nods knowingly at me, "I like the surprise," she whispers, "And hopefully the next surprise is grandchildren,"

I try to think of a response before Adelyn lightly scolds her, "Mama," she tsks, walking over to show off her ring. "Ah he has good taste I see," Clarisse winks at me, making me smile.

I look over to André and feel my shoulders tense at his facial expression. Adelyn looks over at him and holds her hand out to show him the ring, "Look how pretty it is Father," she says, her voice cautious.

André walks over to her and examines the ring, "Your third wedding huh?" he says in a thoughtful voice. Adelyn shrinks away from him and I walk over to her, putting an affirming hand on her shoulder. "You really want to marry my daughter again?" André looks at me, his eyes as cold as his voice.

"I never wanted to stop being married in the first place," I reply, gently tugging Adelyn back to me.

André looks at me with an unreadable expression, "And how does this benefit me?" he asks, his gaze lifting from Adelyn to me.

"It doesn't," I say coldly, "I'm marrying Adelyn because I love her, not as a business deal to benefit either of our mafias,"

"So you expect me to just give you my daughter?" he asks, his voice dripping with disgust.

"André," Fleur hisses, obviously embarrassed and shocked by her husbands reaction.

"No I don't. Adelyn is not yours to give, she's her own fucking person," I spit out, pulling her closer to my side as her body tenses up.