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Chapter 4

"I've been dancing with the devil; I love that he pretends to care."

 ― Unknown

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Ruby

Aunt Egidia looked incredibly pleased as she entered the library where I had been hiding all day from her and my uncle. "Mino had a meeting with Taehyung Falcone today."

I put down the book I was reading, trying to keep my face emotionless. "And?"

"Mino showed Taehyung a photo of you, and he agreed to marry you." She watched me expectantly as if she thought I'd do a happy dance because Taehyung had approved of my looks. I swallowed hard. "That's good news." It was all I could manage, and it lacked enthusiasm.

My aunt pursed her lips. "Ruby, really, I don't think you grasp what this means."

Oh, I knew exactly what it meant, and that was the problem. "It takes some getting used to, the idea of marrying him, Aunt Egidia. Don't worry, by the time I'll have to marry him, I'll be able to convey my excitement properly."

It was a blatant lie. If I managed not to flinch at every touch, that would be a huge success.

"Well, you don't have much time. Jungkook Falcone insists things progress quickly. The wedding is set for four weeks from now."

I dug my fingers into the leather of the armchair, the color draining from my face. "Four weeks? But that's not enough time to plan everything."

Definitely not enough time to mentally prepare myself for marrying a Falcone if I could even prepare for something like that.

"Don't worry. I already contacted a few bridal shops. Of course some of the most popular dresses are already sold out, but they assured me that they have enough beautiful pieces left."

"That's good," I said in a monotone voice.

Aunt Egidia nodded. "Aria and Irene will join us. I already talked to both of them, and they are excited. Aria was so nice to make an appointment with the best bridal store in New York. New York seems the most sensible choice, given that we can't expect the wife of the Capo to travel all the way to Baltimore. Of course, the store managed to squeeze us in tomorrow. Who could refuse Aria Vitiello?"

"Tomorrow?" I asked horrified.

"Isn't it wonderful?"

"Wonderful," I managed to say.

Aunt Egidia frowned again. "Anyway, Felix and Mino are trying to figure out the best place to hold the wedding. It's not going to be New York.

Mino doesn't want the Falcones in his city."

Didn't he? I almost laughed.

"I'm sure there are enough other options," I said quietly.

"Yes, yes. I'm sure," Egidia said, smiling. "I should call a few florists and make arrangements with them."

I didn't bother pointing out that it wouldn't make sense until we knew where the celebrations would take place. This was Aunt Egidia's show, even if I was the main attraction.

When she left, I closed my eyes. Four weeks.

Four weeks until my wedding night.

Four weeks until Taehyung would want to claim his prize.