*FOUR MONTHS LATER* I have been ruling over The Ravens for four months now and no one seems to object at my sudden takeover. It seems as if they prefer me to Dominico.

'Hey boss.' Derek, my head of security salutes me as I walk past him and to my new bedroom.

These last couple of months have been hectic because Adriano and I have planned to merge both The Ravens, and The Vipers bases. One is currently being built in Las Vegas and it's going to be bigger and better than any before.

But enough mafia talk, today is a very special day for me as it's my wedding day. Adriano and I decided to have our wedding at a beach where the sunset is perfect. Both mafias will be attending as they've learnt to live with eachother.

Im so excited because I never thought I would be at this stage of my life with him. But I wouldn't have wanted it with anyone else.

I walk into my room and find Zoya, Amira, Mimi, Fouzia and Rory all stand in my room wearing matching light blue dresses. They stand around a beautiful white dress.



'Oh my god,' I breathe. 'Fouzia you really outdid yourself.'

'I didn't sit through years of fashion class at college for nothing.' She smiles and wraps her arms around my shoulders.

'Go put it on!' Mimi squeals making everyone jump. Even though she's wearing makeup you can still see the mark Dominico left on her face. Mimi doesn't care as she says it's part of her now.

The girls help me get into my wedding dress as Zoya tightens up the corset, Amira does my makeup and Mimi helps curl my hair and pin my veil in place.

'Don't you know it's bad luck to see your bride before the wedding?' Fouzia asks as there's a knock on the door.

'It's not Adriano,' a voice says. Amira opens the door and we find Xuan standing there with a shocked expression on his face.

'Why so shocked?' I laugh.

'I thought I would only ever see you drinking tequila and wearing sweatpants with mascara running down your face for the rest of your life.' Xuan wipes a fake tear from his eye.

'Fuck you.' I laugh. Christianto shows up next to him and smiles brightly.

'Looking amazing Di,' Christianto says. He goes up to Fouzia and hugs her tightly.

The girls have taken a liking to Fouzia and we often tease her about her relationship with Christianto which currently has no label.

'Ooooh,' Zoya laughs and Christianto rolls his eyes.

'Se are taking care of your groom.' Xuan says.

'I can't promise that I won't strangle him.' Christianto smiles and I glare at him.

'Fine,' he sighs dramatically. 'You're no fun.'

'All of you out!' Mimi exclaims. 'Let us finish getting ready.'

It takes us another hour to get ready and by the time we're done Derek drives us to the venue.

The seats are packed with people and We get out of the car. Mimi turns to me, tears in her eyes and smiles.

'Finally.' She says giving me a tight hug. 'We're gonna be technically sisters.'

I smile at my maid of honor and the little flower girl next to her. Derek hands Rory a basket of red roses and she giggles, taking her hands through them.

I don't have a father to walk me down the isle and I'm getting ready to walk by myself when a voice calls out to me.

I turn around and see my mum wearing an extraordinary light blue dress. Her blonde hair in ringlets.

'Im so sorry.' She breathes. 'For everything, for not being there when you were growing up, for not accepting your now husband.' I smile at my mother and hug her tightly.

'We can apologise later.' I say. 'But now you need to walk me down the isle.'

She fans her eyes and looks up, trying to keep herself from crying.

'I would love to.' She smiles. Mimi winks at me and shoots me a thumbs up. I know she's the one who invited my mom and I'm not mad.

I interlink my arm with hers and the pianist starts playing the melody. Rory throws petals on the red carpet and me and mom follow behind us with Mimi and the other girls following behind us.

Adriano looks me in the eyes and his jaw drops. Matteo shoots me a thumbs up and Alessandro smiles proudly. I stand infront of Adriano and he lifts my veil.

'You loo beautiful.' He whispers and I blush.

'Good evening Ladies and Gentlemen, we are gathered here today to witness the lovely matrimony of Adriano Giovanni and Dilara De'Bardi.' The priest says.

Adriano holds my hands in his and squeezes them lightly.

'Are you prepared, as you follow the path of marriage, to love and honor each other for as long as you both shall live?' The priest asks.

'I am.' We say at the same time.

Alessandro steps forward with a velvet cushion that has our rings on it. Adriano slips my ring on and I put his on.

'The bride and groom have some words to say.' The priest announces.

Matteo passes Adriano a piece of paper and he unfolds it.

'Love isn't always easy.' Adriano starts. 'It isn't a fairytale or book, it has its up and downs, our love has definitely been through the worst but still stayed strong.'

'Dilara from the day I met you and you didn't back down from me I knew that there's was a fire inside of you that drew me in.' He says. 'I decided to take a leap of faith, to let you in and I haven't regretted it since.'

Adriano wipes his eyes and wipes mine. I smile up at him.

'I'm thankful for our literature teacher for making him sit us together on your first day of school,' he says. 'I'm thankful he gave us detention that day and most of Im thankful that I fell in love with you.'Everyone in the crowd laughs and my mom wipes her eyes.

Mimi hands me a piece of paper that has my vows inside of it.

'I love you with my whole heart.' I say. 'I love you with a passion that I can't explain in words, only in kisses, glances and tears of adventure by your side.'

Adriano smiles down at me.

'The moment I gazed into your grey eyes I knew there was no backing out.' I say. 'I love you Adriano.'

'Do you Adriano take Dilara to be your wife, for good or for worse, in sickness and in health?' The priest asks.

'I do.' Adriano replies.

'Do you Dilara take Adriano to be your husband for good or for worse, in sickness and in health?' He asks.

'I do.' I smile.

'By the power vested in me I pronounce you husband and wife.' He says. 'You may now kiss the bride.'

Adriano softly kisses me and it soon turns aggressive. He dips me down, his mouth still on mine as everyone cheers and claps.

*AUTHORS NOTE* I hope you're all enjoying the book! Brace yourselves for the next chapter as it's the last.

Have a nice day!