Bred To Be Wed

Chapter 7

Authors note: 

I apologize  for how late I am posting chapters, I don't wanna get into too much detail but life isn't easy, perfectly planned out, or at all predictable. BUT, I am planning on posting at least three following chapters (8,9,10) at the same time. Also, I know this book is sounding a little too perfect, but no worries, soon I will have you on the edge of your seats(hopefully). Also there is some sexual content in this chapter.

River's POV:

I woke to the smell of something delicious, making me get out of bed. I quickly changed into a simple, strapless maroon dress and pulled my hair into a high ponytail.

As I got to the kitchen, I noticed there was nothing cooking. What was that amazing smell? I asked myself. I also couldn't find Luca.

I heard a howl and hurried to open the door. The same wolf from before was standing about 20 yards ahead of me.

I looked around, searching for Luca. There was a figure, which looked just like Luca, sitting by the pool. I started making my way towards him. He was in a sleek gray suit, his hair was a different shade than Luca's so it couldn't be him.

"Um, excuse me? Have you seen Lucas?" I said, still approaching him from behind.

"And whom are you asking for?" The man replied with a slight accent.

"Myself...?" I didn't know how else to say it.

He turned to look at me with a bored expression until we met eyes.

"Are you his bride to be?!" He sounded shocked and looked scared for his life.

"Yes...? Is there something wrong sir?"

He immediately rose from his seat only to get down on his hands and knees and pray for my forgiveness as if he had just committed murder.

"Please forgive me Mrs. Scars, Oh please, please forgive my rude act! I meant nothing by it! Your husband would have me killed for such treachery!"

Wait, what?! Killed? Treachery?! He merely spoke to me in a humanly manner.

"There you are." Luca said walking up to me.

He put his hand on my right waist and pulled me into his side, placing a soft kiss on my cheek.

"What's the matter Simon? Did she threaten you or something?" Luca casually said.

"N-no sir." Simon replied, carefully watching what he said.

"You are dismissed." Luca told him and just like that, Simon was gone.

"Did you sleep well Riv?" He asked me once we were alone.

"Yes." I said with no emotion.

"What's the matter?" He lightly grabbed my chin, bringing my eyes to meet his.

"It's just that when I came out to look for you I stumbled across Simon and after he realized who I was he started bowing down and asking for my forgiveness. He also said you would kill him for something like that..." I spilled. There was no way possible I could ever look at him and lie to his face. And even so, why would I want to?

"Well the way my family's business works we have to inflict fear into those working for and around us. My father is the mafia boss of Paris. He is growing old and since I'm the oldest I am supposed to take it over after he dies." He told me.