CHOSEN BY A SINNER (Completed)

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A server with a tray of food draws his attention, he grabs a

salmon appetizer and pops it into his mouth.

Uncle Demitri and Aunt Ariana wish me a happy birthday as well, then they scatter between the guests to socialize.

I watch as Dad places his hand on Mom's lower back, always keeping hold of her as they greet Mr. and Mrs. Cotroni. Seeing Luca's parents, my gaze searches for the man who left me stunned out of my mind yesterday after I bumped into his bare chest in the hallway.

God, those abs. Rock hard and perfect.

The man looked hot as hell, which had me turning around

and walking away because I didn't know how to handle the situation. My attention is drawn to Viktor as he asks, "What time do you want to leave?"

I've planned a weekend getaway with my friends. Usually,

we'd go somewhere exotic, but Viktor is too busy, so to

accommodate him, we're going to Vegas.

"In two hours," I murmur, my eyes scanning the guests again for any sign of Luca.

It's hard being attracted to the man you despise more than anything. He always makes me feel like I'm less and not worthy of his time. Okay, maybe despise is the wrong word. I'm more

annoyed than anything because I always get what I want,

except for Luca Cotroni.

Sigh. It sucks.