CHOSEN BY A SINNER (Completed)

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Mom wraps her arm around my shoulders. "You're my daughter, Mariya. If I could make your father fall in love with me, you can make Luca love you."

"How? I'm pretty sure I annoy him just by breathing."

"Do you really think a man like Luca would face your father's wrath for a woman he doesn't care about?"

I shake my head. "Luca only cares about the ties between our families. His decision has nothing to do with how he feels about me."

Mom gives me a tight squeeze. "I think he cares, but if

that's not the case, then you show him what an amazing

woman you are and make him fall for you. Take what you

want, sweetheart."

If it were that easy, I'd have done it already.

Glancing around the room, I ask, "Do I have to pack everything?"

There are so many conflicting emotions swirling in my chest. I don't want to leave the only home I've ever known. This is my safe space.

But I can't help feeling a little excited that I might have a chance to make Luca mine.

Mom's right, maybe I can make him fall for me.

Maybe I can have a happily ever after with the man of my dreams.

And maybe we'll freaking kill each other.