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She Let a Shivering Stranger Sleep in Her Tiny Apartment—By Sunrise, She Learned He Was the Mafia Boss / Chapter 6 / 6

Chapter 6 - A Life Prescribed

Six months later, the spring sun shone warmly over the manicured gardens of the River Forest estate.

The old wooden benches near the fountain were covered in blooming white roses and sweet jasmine. Classical violin music drifted softly across the lawn where fifty close friends, senior syndicate leaders, and hospital colleagues sat in quiet, joyful celebration.

Sheree stood before an altar of white orchids, wearing a breathtaking fitted lace wedding gown that flowed around her feet. Her dark hair was styled in soft curls, pinned with a delicate sapphire brooch that Nicholas had gifted her on her birthday.

Standing across from her was Nicholas Vane.

He wore a bespoke black tuxedo, looking impossibly handsome, his dark eyes fixed on her with a love so deep and radiant it eclipsed everything around them.

"By the power vested in me," the officiant announced warmly, "I now pronounce you husband and wife. You may kiss the bride."

Nicholas didn't hesitate. He stepped forward, wrapping his long arms around her waist, pulling her close against his broad chest, and kissed her deeply, passionately, as the crowd erupted into loud, joyful applause.

When he pulled back slightly, his dark eyes were shining with endless warmth and devotion.

"No blood on the kitchen floor today, Mrs. Vane?" Nicholas murmured against her lips, a rare, breathtaking smile breaking across his face.

Sheree laughed softly, her hands resting over his shoulders, her fingers tracing the sharp line of his collar.

"No blood," she whispered, her heart overflowing with love. "Just a patient who finally listened to his nurse."

Nicholas leaned down, pressing his forehead against hers, taking her hand in his, feeling the warm, steady pulse beating against his palm—a pulse that would belong to him for the rest of his life.

"I love you, Sheree," he whispered into the warm spring breeze.

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