Chapter 11 - AN EMPIRE REBORN
A year later, the garden where I was almost killed was transformed into a sea of white roses and string lights.
I stood in front of the mirror, adjusting the lace veil of my wedding dress. Lucia, wearing a tiny white dress with a flower crown, tugged on my hand. "You look like a princess, Mommy."
"Thank you, baby," I smiled, kissing her forehead.
The door opened, and Marco, Nico, Alessandro, and Leo walked in, all wearing sharp black tuxedos. Leo ran up and hugged my legs. Marco cleared his throat, trying to look tough. "Dad says it's time. And he said if you run away, he's going to send us to find you."
"I'm not going anywhere, Marco," I laughed, taking his offered arm.
I walked down the aisle to a string quartet playing softly. The guests were a mix of suited made men, politicians, and my own small family, but my eyes were only on Victor. He stood at the altar, looking devastatingly handsome, his dark eyes filled with absolute adoration.
As I reached him, he took my hands, leaning in to whisper in my ear. "You tamed the Rinaldi empire, Serena."
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"No," I whispered back as the priest began to speak. "I just taught you all how to love."
We sealed our vows with a kiss under the Chicago sky, no longer just a billionaire mafia boss and a desperate nanny, but a king and queen, ready to rule our chaotic, perfect world together.
