The Salvatore Family Gathering (Part 2)

The previous evening had gone better than she had hoped, and the genuine warmth from Estefan’s family had reduced much of Kaitlyn's anxiety. She felt like she was beginning to truly fit into her new life.

As she got dressed for the day, she couldn’t help but think about the role she was playing. She was Kaitlyn Dever, now Mrs. Salvatore, married to one of the most powerful men in the city. A marriage on mutual agreement; a contract designed to serve both their purposes.

Another thought about their supposed honeymoon, which was the next expected plan from them as newlyweds, sent a chill down her spine. It has been delayed for a few days, and Estefan had mentioned it briefly last week at the family gathering, and now she couldn’t help but feel a mix of excitement and curiosity at what he had planned.

When Kaitlyn went downstairs, she found Estefan in the kitchen, pouring himself a cup of coffee. He looked up as she entered, his expression as unreadable as ever. “Good morning, Mrs. Salva