Bonds of the Alpha Billionaire (Maya and Alex)

Chapter 166 Chapter 166

-Maya's POV-

Six month's later

Epilogue 1

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"I can't believe I'm actually going to Italy!"

Sarah's squeal pierced through the cabin, a high-pitched contrast to the general mood. Natalia and I exchanged a tired look. We'd both tried to temper Sarah's excitement for Riley's sake. For Sarah, Italy was a dream vacation. For Riley, it was a nightmare. She was about to watch her sister, Camilla, take her place in a forced marriage to a man Riley described as the devil incarnate.

Riley was staring out the window, lost in thought. Sarah's voice cut through again. "I've always wanted to see

"Sarah!" Natalia interrupted sharply.

Sarah's eyes widened in realization. "Sorry," she mumbled, but the excitement in her eyes didn't dim. I glanced I at the men. Ivy and Nate were engrossed in a chess lesson, while Alex, Christian, and Nathan argued over the rules. A smile crept onto my face. Alex had changed significantly in the past six months. He was more relaxed, more open. He laughed more, talked more, and had even started attending family dinners with my parents. His relationship with my father was a testament to the power of time and forgiveness and they had both decided to finally put the past behind them and move forward much to my relief. There were still a lot of bridges to cross but we would get there eventually.

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wave of sympathy for Riley and her sister altogether. Alex's gaze met mine, and I smiled. He had a way of making me feel instantly better. "Can I borrow you for a moment?" I mouthed. He nodded,

were supposed to be peaceful affairs where everyone wore a smile because they were happy to be there, happy for the couple. But everyone here was on guard, eyes flickering around like they were waiting for something dreadful to happen. This was the biggest wedding of the year in their world, as I was told. A wedding of darkness and fear. The union of the two of the strongest mafia families. All of us were seated at a round table except for Riley, who was seated with her father and other extended family. My eyes finally went to the groom, the one who Riley said could be the devil himself. He did not look like the devil. This man was beautiful, but one didn't need to look twice to know that he was dangerous. Beautiful and brutal, the two words played in my head. There was something about him that screamed, "I will kill you if you ever take a single wrong breath in my direction." I felt

looked like she had been picked out from a painting where a goddess

But no amount of beauty could mask the fear and sorrow in her eyes. I pitied her. She had not stopped staring at

out a sigh. I couldn't watch this

having with Christian. His eyes held a question, a silent inquiry if I was okay. I gave him a small nod, trying to mask the unease I felt in this room filled with

casting eerie shadows. The guests were all dressed in black, their expressions serious and guarded. There was an air of dread that hung over the event, making it

man with a deep voice, began the ceremony. His words were cold and formal, lacking any warmth or joy. Camila's responses were barely audible,

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man who looked

a growing sense of unease. This was a union built on fear and power, not love. The guests seemed to share my

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wife, and the room erupted in

that she was his to own then they turned to face the guests, their expressions a stark contrast-her face filled with

air. It was suffocating me in here. Alex didn't ask; he