Page 2 of His Virgin Queen

“I know.” I let my eyes water for only a moment, then straighten my spine. “Don’t do anything stupid. I’m getting married, and it is what it is.”

“Antonio is a piece of shit,” Marco mumbles.

I don't know a ton about my groom. What I do know, I don’t like. My father did a good job of hiding me away after my mom went missing. I only heard bits and pieces about the Tuscani boss, along with the things my brother would share with me.

Marco is tough, but he hurts just like I do. He lost her the same as I did, and now he’s a boy who’s more a man than he should be. I want to tell all of them--my father, grandfather, and my groom--that they are all pieces of shit, but I let it go like he needs to do.

“Let it go,” I whisper, then clear my throat. “Go. I have to get ready.” I push him toward the door. “See you at the church.” Again I force a smile. He doesn't. He lets his anger show. That’s dangerous.

“Get it together,” I snip at him.

“There you go. Sounding like Mom again.”

This time my smile isn't fake. I’ll take all of my mom I can get today. I’m going to need her.

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