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Luciano Clan might be powerful but they’re all known for the wrong things – the mafia. A business built on blood, death, and betrayal, a den of wolves where only the fittest survive – a life he was cursed to by being the son of his father.
How does the royal Alberta Clan benefit from this unholy union? Although the monarchy system has long been abolished, the Alberta Clan has many resources but lacks one thing.
Protection.
Thanks to their name and power, they attract enemies, each of their heirs, an enticing conquest to be won. Hence while they protect them, the Luciano Clan would as well bask in their glory, their glorified legacy.
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For the first time, the Luciano Clan would not only be feared but envied – as his father wanted. His great urge to “belong” with the true bourgeois would be granted with their union.
Although they were polite to each other, it was clear that there was no love lost between Lukas and Clara. While Clara looked down on Lukas, perceiving him as nothing less than a barbarian – a stain to her would have been perfect life – Lukas was disgusted with her overbearing arrogance. She perceived everyone else as below her when in reality, all she had was a title and a heritage.
Even the thought of touching her disgusted Lukas and he had no doubt she felt the same way. But then, he wouldn’t be able to prolong it, not on their wedding night. They would have to sleep with each other because his father would only relax when he has an heir from them.
Such was the fate bestowed to Lukas, not that he had another alternative anyway. Marrying for love was not for him – an impossible dream- one that would send him to the grave. His father would cast him off at the first sign of weakness. He can’t be weak.
“Staying here would not delay the inevitable,” Macy reminded him.
She had returned from delivering that little chihuahua – he still had no idea what he to do with – at his place. Macy was his assistant and an efficient one at that – including warming his bed. She was among the few people he rarely trusted and she took care of him, including his needs. It was all business and pleasure at the same time.
However, just because they get between the sheets doesn’t mean they’re together. Macy knows her place and makes sure no trace of ambition springs up. It was just a job, one she willingly provided. She was not stupid to blind herself with the illusion of love because he, Lukas, was devoted to his cause – and family.
And now, his cause was getting married to the Alberta princess whether he likes it or not.
Lukas grumbled low in his throat, he was not afraid of some proud princess rather he was wary of her. For someone who was of loyal blood, she sure plays dirty.
Macy was the definition of perfection, with her blonde hair trimmed into a bob with no strand out of place, sharp blue calculating eyes, and dainty lips. Right now, she tipped her head in a way that taunted him yet stayed in check as well. She knows he doesn’t take lightly to disrespect.
“She said I should be here, she didn’t exactly state where,” Lukas exploited the loophole in Clara’s order.
Macy only smirked at his smartness.
They were right outside Clara’s home and though they could hear the sound of music blasting through the speakers, he made no move to leave. Not that the men standing guard outside would force him out for staying at the lawn in his car inconspicuously. They were his men. Most of the guards who worked here were from their forces, honoring the bargain made already. All that was left was the union between their children – which should be happening sometime around this year.
Lukas didn’t give a thought to his wedding preparation, his father was in charge, nor did he look forward to a happy life with that pretender with many masks.
“So you’re going to stay here all night,” She said, yet hinted at another when she wrapped her arms around her chest, those ample blossoms teasing him with a sneak peek.
Lukas knew what she was offering, but tonight, he preferred another variety – spicer, fiery. If he was going to bed, he would need a redhead on his bed.
Clara knows what he does behind her back nor does she bother to hide hers from him as well. They owe each other no swore of loyalty nor accountability making it much easier to tolerate one another. Everything between them was purely business and one day, their bind would surely snap. That was for sure.
“No, I shouldn’t stay here,”
Macy saw the rejection coming before Lukas could speak and for a moment he almost saw a trace of disappointment on her face, but it was gone before he could even blink. Lukas didn’t care anyway, whatever Macy felt for him was her own mess to take care of.
“I’m leaving,” He said, almost stepping out of the car when she implored,
“Can I come?” she added immediately, “Sir?” upon realizing they’ve gone back to being formal. Lukas might favor her, even then, there was a limit to his leniency. Lukas doesn’t rule with emotion, because he doesn’t have one.
“No, stay here,” a simple command she didn’t dare disobey. Just because she’s his favorite doesn’t mean she’s irreplaceable.
Alberta’s lived up to their reputation, their ancestral home was a vast estate that he would live in as well when they get married. His father Daniel would make sure of it, his son becoming the head of the Alberta Clan, that would be his dream come true.
With such a magnificent home, they poured in a great number of resources to keep it in shape. And his fiancée – even calling that made his saliva taste like alum – was hosting a pool party.
The party was organized on the east terrace and has a private garden that Clara oversaw its care. Rumors had it that her father when alive loved nature and not far from the garden was the pool party being held, the pool, the latest addition to the palace.
Surprisingly, for a boring royal, she organizes a good party. All around him, there were ladies in bikinis, none of them topless – guessed she was still bound to decorum.
The women were beautiful, Lukas had no doubt they were all socialites and noble like her – Clara would never invite a commoner here – and he was not ready for their irritating grandiose, no matter how attractive they are.
However, surprisingly, Lukas was the focus of attention. Even in a crowd, he exuded a strong sexual appeal and he didn’t care. Now, where was his lovely fiancée?
“You decided to come, you never fail to surprise me,”
…..
She found him before he did.
Lukas turned around and his gaze rove over her body. She wore a ruched frill bandeau bikini top that showed off her B cup breast in the middle yet maintained a bit of modesty in the bottoms – not a lot of skin was shown – or she was simply not confident enough to show off that dork. He smirked inwardly, he chose the latter.
Clara was well-groomed like every socialite should, but Lukas had seen better-looking ladies and he was good with manipulation. Even as his gaze lazed around her body, he felt no spark of desire and he did not bother to hide the dissatisfaction in his gaze and she saw it – because it made her angry.
“Of course, I’m your fiancé. It’s my responsibility to answer your royal calls,” He didn’t bother to hide the sarcasm in his tone.
“Very well of you, then,” Clara was smart-mouthed as well, “I pray you keep on answering that,” like the royal dog you are.
She didn’t need to say it, he could see it by the curl of her mouth, her sneer wasn’t quite hidden.
“Why am I here?” Lukas finally dropped the act. He had other things to do – guns to find. Not that she would understand, her disgust of him would grow if she knew what he had in mind. Quite a hypocrite she was, despising his way of life yet benefiting from his protection.
“Why do you ask?” she smirked, “Are you in a hurry to return to your bed warmer?”
Lukas snorted, “Oh, I’m sure you’re more eager to return to yours over there,” He tipped his head in the direction of the man leaning over the canopy by the poolside and looking away as his position was discovered.