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365 Days As The Mafia's Bride Chapter 1 The Wedding
KAITLYN Even the air can't hold in my happiness. Everyone knows how joyous I am as I stand before the altar with the man that I will ever love, Jesse Rider.We have been friends for years and everyone knows that we will get married. Our family has approved of it ever since we became teenagers, today, that time has come, the time to tie the knot forever.“Do you, Kaitlyn Peterson, accept Jesse Rider to be your rightfully wedded husband?” The words have not even left the priest's mouth before I mutter yes."Do you, Jesse Rider, accept Kaitlyn Peterson to be your rightfully wedded wife?” The priest asks.I look into his eyes, waiting patiently for him to mutter yes. The smile on his face is gone, and the emotions in his eyes are unreadable as he stares blankly at him.“Do you, Jesse Rider, accept Kaitlyn Peterson to be your rightfully wedded wife?" The priest repeats.Tension fills the hall, replacing the excitement that drifts around."Jesse–”"Yes…I accept.”From the way he speaks, I
Last Updated : 2025-01-14365 Days As The Mafia's Bride Chapter 2 I object!
NIKOLAI RIDER I tilt my head to the side, waiting for her trembling lips to spill the words, ‘Yes, I do.’“Do you, Kaitlyn Peterson, accept Nikolai Rider to be your rightfully wedded husband?" The priest’s voice keeps trembling to the point that it's becoming irritating to my ears.I am trying so hard to stop myself from getting out my gun and blowing up the old man's head. It is the house of the Lord and I must respect that.My piercing gaze meets hers and she shivers lightly, gulping hard before dropping her head. “Yes… I do," she whispers in a voice that makes it sound like she is crying.“Are you crying, mi amor?" I mutter.She shoots her teary gaze at me and glares haughtily at me before rolling her eyes and looking away.I chuckle at her childish behavior and throw my head back, waiting for whatever ranting the priest still has to do before our marriage is sealed.“Is there anyone here who—" A single glance from me shuts the priest up, and he quickly mutters an inaudible apol
Last Updated : 2025-01-16365 Days As The Mafia's Bride Chapter 3 The boss
KAITLYN "Is he truly your father? You are Jesse's brother?" I question him, but he refuses to respond; instead, he fixes his cold grey eyes on the road ahead. "Why did you marry me knowing that I am your brother's fiance?" I fire at him. He mutters an inaudible reply and I snap my head back in question. "What?" "Was!" He snaps, and I flinch. He looks at me with eyes cold enough to freeze my blood. I shriek out as his hand reaches out and grabs my chin, forcing me to look into his chilling eyes. My heart sinks into my belly, and my throat knot at how close he is to me. I feel like I am losing my breath. "Don't forget that he is your past, and I am your present…" he pauses and runs his eyes around my body. "And your future." I want to scoff at his absurd words but the fear clenching my heart won't let me. I can't seem to understand why his eyes are making me feel so weak and intimidated. No, Kaitlyn, this isn't you. You have to wake up and push this man away. He
Last Updated : 2025-01-16365 Days As The Mafia's Bride Chapter 4 A clean job
NIKOLAI RIDER To everyone outside the dark world, it is merely a closedown bar, but to everyone who grows in the underworld, it is the haven for secret organizations and deal makers. The largest meeting house for Mafia lords and criminals. I press my thumb on the fingerprint reader and the door clicks open. I mutter a low curse as I glance at the time on the phone and flip the phone into my pocket. I push the door open and trudge in, cautiously walking along the red-colored corridor. Only people who are familiar with Los Pecadores Haven can find the right route among the confusing multiple corridors. I still remember the first time I was here, I kept running around in circles till I had no other choice but to call the ex-boss. Why in the world am I thinking about the past? This is unlike you, Nikolai Rider.I narrow my eyes and swing the small, almost invisible door open, marching down the creaking wooden stairs down into the main building of Los Pecadores Haven. "Welcome to th
Last Updated : 2025-01-25365 Days As The Mafia's Bride Chapter 5 Starting a war
NIKOLAI RIDER My eyes darken and I clench my fist, trying to control the anger bubbling in me."Mention her name one last time—""Forgive me!" He rasps out, bowing slightly. I huff and turn around, heading out of the haven. "Who is Miss Peterson, my mystery man," the lady asks, her small hand on my chest. "Someone who doesn't matter, " I reply in a hoarse voice, narrowing my eyes. "Your voice tells me the opposite, " she responds, and I scoff. "What do you know about voices, doll?" I ask and stop to unlock the car. She stifles a laugh and flips her hair, showing off the beautiful tattoo on her wrist.I smile and throw the door open, stepping over to the other side. The tattoo flashes before my eyes, stopping me from igniting the car. Where have I seen that tattoo before? I am sure that I have seen it somewhere, but I can't seem to remember where. "Get in, mystery man," the whore says, but this time, her voice isn't soft; it is hoarse and commanding. I look up and my eyes dim
Last Updated : 2025-01-26365 Days As The Mafia's Bride Chapter 6 Reaching out
KAITLYN Everything in the house breathes wealth and a mite of his intimidating aura. I have never imagined myself living in this kind of home, worse, with someone who I hate with every fiber in my body. I wish that I could escape, but the owlish eyes of his butler, Mr Harris, are fixed on me, and he won't for a second look away. I can guess that there are cameras in the house, watching my every action as well. "Don't try anything stupid. I'm watching," I whisper his last words and scoff in disgust, narrowing my eyes. I still can't place my hands on any famous company that is linked to him, aside from his dad's company, which belongs to Jesse. My heart twitches in pain at the mention of Jesse, and I bite my lips, itching to take my phone and send him a text. This is all my fault. I should have said no, but saying no would bring shame to my father's respected name. And saying yes has destroyed my relationship with Jesse. I desperately need to explain everything to him and
Last Updated : 2025-02-03365 Days As The Mafia's Bride Chapter 7 The contract
KAITLYN "Why are you screaming, mi amor? Have you broken one of the rules?" He asks and my heart stills. It is real! He is standing right before me, smirking down at me. I part my lips again and scream, not because I am scared but because he has caught me. He groans and clasps his hand over my mouth, causing my body to freeze. He gazes into my eyes, almost ripping out my crime from my guilty soul. "What are you doing, mi amor?" He asks and I stutter, searching for a way to defend myself without ratting out my crime. He darts his eyes around the bathtub and smiles. Has he seen the phone? My heart constricts, and I gulp, praying hard that he has not spotted the phone that I hid behind me. "W…what?" I stammer. Come on, Kaitlyn, put yourself together. I don't think that he has found it; if he has, then he won't have that weird smile on his face. "You should have used your bathroom instead," he mutters, and I raise my brows in question, wondering what he is talking abo
Last Updated : 2025-02-06365 Days As The Mafia's Bride Chapter 8 The rules
I can't believe it. This is a contract marriage? This means that he will let me go after 365 days. "Does that mean that we will get a divorce after 365 days?" I ask and he nods, narrowing his eyes. "If you obey the rules of the contract," he mutters, and a smile creeps into my face. He twitches up his lips and tilts his head to the side. "You haven't asked what the rules are," he mutters and I shrug lightly. "Well… I'm always good at obeying rules," I grin. It's not going to be hard after all. All I have to do is call Jesse and tell him of his brother's plan. Though 365 days is a long way, with the kind of love we have for each other, he will wait for me. I'm pretty sure about that. He chuckles darkly and nods before picking up the file on the ground. He flips through the pages and shoves it in my face. "Read the terms," he mutters.I take the document and begin to read out the rules listed in the paper."You must behave like my wife in public…" I look up at him and he smirk
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365 Days As The Mafia's Bride Chapter 16 Philippe's dad?
KAITLYN I swerve my head around from Philippe to Nikolai, batting my lashes in confusion. Nikolai straightens up and sighs, narrowing his eyes as well. "I don't know what you are talking about," he mutters after a stretch of silence. Philippe scoffs and shakes his head. I can tell from his eyes that he doesn't believe him. To be honest, I don't believe him too. "That's a lie; if you didn't know who he is, you wouldn't have stopped and turned around!" Philippe snaps, pointing his finger at Nikolai as he fumes in anger. Nikolai scoffs in disdain, still wearing that straight, blank face that will never let you figure out what his true feelings are."Harris!" Nikolai calls and his butler rushes into the room, bowing slightly. "Take him out of this place," Nikolai mutters, clicking his fingers at Philippe. My heart sinks at the order and I gasp in dismay. I rush forward and grab Philippe's hand, glaring at the butler who is already reaching for him. "Stop! He came to see me!" I sn
365 Days As The Mafia's Bride Chapter 15 Philippe and Nikolai
KAITLYN I rush down the stairs, heaving loudly. "Kait!" Ana's voice shoots through the large living room, causing a smile to break out on my face. "You are here!" I sigh in relief and take the remaining flights down, shuffling across the room to meet her at the door. "Ma'am, we tried to stop her—" "No need," I mutter, waving my hand in the air to dismiss her. "This place is freaking huge!" She gasps, squirming excitedly. I narrow my eyes and hiss loudly, throwing my head back. What is the point of living in a golden palace when there is no freedom?"Who let you in?" I ask. She flips her hair and bats her lashes seductively. "Who would dare leave a beauty standing outside," she purse her lips as she asks. I huff and lead her to a couch, forcing her down to a seat as she keeps grinning and fidgeting in excitement. "Did you meet Philippe?" I ask and slap my hand on my forehead when I remember that Ana isn't familiar with Philippe. "Oh, that guy?" Ana mutters and I raise my
365 Days As The Mafia's Bride Chapter 14 Skin to skin
KAITLYN His face moves closer, causing my heart to skip multiple beats. "Wha… what are you doing?" I ask, trying to stop my breath from failing. He ignores my question and grabs my chin, forcing me to look into his eyes. He tilts my head to the side and rubs his cheek against my neck, causing goosebumps to appear on my skin. I shiver and try to slip out of his grip but he holds me tight, pinning my body to the wall, his body pressed against mine. He tilts my head to the other side and runs his finger against my neck down to my collarbone. "You are not hurt, are you?" He asks, his hand still gripping my chin. I slowly nod my head, my heart tightening in fear. My throat knots when I look down at his body and realize that he is shirtless. My belly knots and my heart gives several leaps as my eyes dart to his abs and packs. Drops of water are still sprayed across his body and his hair is wet, signifying that he is just coming from the bathroom. "I am not hurt," I stammer, hopi
365 Days As The Mafia's Bride Chapter 13 Missing
KAITLYN My heart is about to leap out of my body as I stare at the stranger standing beside me. My body has frozen and I can hardly bat a lash, talk more of screaming out. He reaches out and touches my shoulder, causing me to shiver. Why does his touch feel so familiar? "Who… who are you?" I finally stutter out. His hand moves to the hat on his head and he pulls it off, revealing his face. I gasp, and relief slowly swerves across my body as I stare at his never-aging face. "Philippe!" I scream excitedly, grinning widely. He smiles but I'm sure that the smile didn't reach his eyes. I peer closely at him, worry slowly seeping in. "What's going on? Aren't you supposed to be in France?" I ask and he shrugs. "I recognized you at the restaurant and decided to meet up with you privately. I didn't scare you, did I?" He asks, and I giggle slightly, pushing the nervousness aside. "I was terrified at first, but I'm relieved now," I reply, and he grins."I can't wait to catch up on al
365 Days As The Mafia's Bride Chapter 12 Taking revenge
NIKOLAI With my hands stuffed in my pocket and a whistle echoing in the empty hallway, I shuffle to the ward Jesse is in. I didn't bother knocking before pushing the door open. "I said that I don't want to see anyone!" He yells, his back turned to me. "Does that include me too?" I mutter, making sure that the mockery in my voice is truly heard. He turns, and his eyes widen. "What the fuck are you doing here, bastard?" He growls and I chuckle, tilting my head to the side as I stare at the bandaged leg. "I didn't tell my boys to break those bones," I smirk and he jerks up, his eyes as wide as saucers. "You… you did this?" He asks, disbelief darting across his orbs. I trudge close and slump down into a chair next to the bed. "You should have stayed away like I told you to," I mutter, and he frowns. "You sent the car that ran into mine last night?" He asks, still filled with disbelief. "You should be lucky they didn't break your bones," I say. He growls and grabs m
365 Days As The Mafia's Bride Chapter 11 Make fate work in my favor
KAITLYN "What do you want me to do? Do you want me to kill the bastard?" She asks and I twitch my lips, narrowing my eyes in amusement. "Call Jesse and tell him to meet up at our favorite spot," I mutter and she huffs. "Is that what you want? You can call him up and meet him, besides—""Ana, just do this for me, okay?" I groan. Silence falls on the other side, and I wonder if she has ended the call. "Ana?" I raise my brows in confusion. "Why are you sounding like someone about to get killed?" She says and I sigh in frustration at her nonchalant behavior. "If you're not going to call him…""I am going to call him! Besides, I've been calling him since yesterday," she muffles. "Since yesterday?""Let's meet up and talk; I'm sure he'll come if he answers my call or sees my texts," she says, and I nod as if she can see me. "Kait, stay alive!" She warns. "I'm not dying anytime soon, dummy!" I snap, narrowing my eyes. She cackles a laugh and the line goes dead. I spin around and
365 Days As The Mafia's Bride Chapter 10 First day as Kaitlyn Rider
KAITLYN I sigh and open my eyes, staring at the ceiling with heavy eyelids. Last night, when I heard the banging of the door and opened my eyes, I realized that it wasn't my door but the one in the room next to mine. I feel heavily thankful that he didn't stay in the same room with me. Now, I feel free and alive from his owlish eyes. I wonder what today will bring forward to me. Thinking about Jesse's words has made me wish that 365 days would come by quickly. I think I know what to do to get by this easily without falling into depression. I get out of bed and look around the bed, admiring the expensive interiors of the bedroom, from the ceilings to the ground. I stare down at my dress and my lips twitch up in amusement when I discover that I am still in my cursed wedding gown. I slip on a flip-flop that I find at the foot of my bed and shuffle into the bathroom like a zombie. Damn! The scent in the bathroom can make one go crazy in admiration. It seems better to s
365 Days As The Mafia's Bride Chapter 9 Jesse's appearance
KAITLYN My jaws fall open, and an unsettling feeling envelopes me. "What are you doing here, Jesse?" I ask, trying so hard to stop myself from going over and hugging him. He sighs and smiles, the sadness he has been bearing reflecting on his face. "I came to get you," he declares, and my throat knots. "Huh?" I gasp. I am filled with excitement as well as worry. Things will certainly turn out sour if Nikolai steps out and finds Jesse here with me. "I'm not gonna let that bastard take away anything that belongs to me!" He snaps, and my heart constricts. Tears begin to gather up in my eyes, and I step forward, my legs wobbling in fear and desire. The desire to hold his hand and run away traps me, pushing my legs forward to take that action. "Miss Peterson, please stay back!" The maid warns, shaking her hand at me. "Come with me, darling…" Jesse stretches out his hand, his eyes pleading. "I will take you to a place that Nikolai will never be able to find you. Let's l
365 Days As The Mafia's Bride Chapter 8 The rules
I can't believe it. This is a contract marriage? This means that he will let me go after 365 days. "Does that mean that we will get a divorce after 365 days?" I ask and he nods, narrowing his eyes. "If you obey the rules of the contract," he mutters, and a smile creeps into my face. He twitches up his lips and tilts his head to the side. "You haven't asked what the rules are," he mutters and I shrug lightly. "Well… I'm always good at obeying rules," I grin. It's not going to be hard after all. All I have to do is call Jesse and tell him of his brother's plan. Though 365 days is a long way, with the kind of love we have for each other, he will wait for me. I'm pretty sure about that. He chuckles darkly and nods before picking up the file on the ground. He flips through the pages and shoves it in my face. "Read the terms," he mutters.I take the document and begin to read out the rules listed in the paper."You must behave like my wife in public…" I look up at him and he smirk
