Page 77 of Shielded Secrets

“Ourdreams,” I corrected.

“Ours.”

I stared into the dark, soulful eyes of my Mafia man and knew he would always keep his promises. To love me. To protect me. Even if that meant waiting for a hitman to kill off the monster from my past.

Rurik had shown me that this was only the beginning of the next chapter of our lives, and I wouldn’t have to wallow in that wretched loneliness ever again.

“I love you,” I said.

“And I love you, too, Wife.” He sealed it with a kiss as we swayed to the music in the air and the rhythm of our hearts beating in sync.

Together at last. Together forever.