The Assassin’s Billionaire Bodyguard – Chapter 60
“Isabella, stop fidgeting,” Portia grumbled as she tried to work with the lace of the corset in front of her.
“It’s too tight and I’m going to pass out if I can’t breathe. Who created such an abomination of a contraption?”
“Probably some guy named the Extractor in his dungeon of torture devices,” Sabine grinned from where she sat on the edge of Isabella and Cam’s bed. She and Isabella shared a naughty smile in the mirror in front of Isabella.
the window overlooking the yard whistled, “Portia, Detective Dylan just a
n. I don’t own him.”
’s barely been two months girl, yet he’s hooked like a fish on a rod
me the best way to get a man to stay with you is to hold the one thing he wants most from him until you’re completely ready to let him have it. Normally I’d think listening to an older religious l
make sure I shaved all the way up and not stop at my knees.” Isabella grunted as Portia yanked hard on the corset.
e s*x, you’re going to open a whorehouse,” Sabine offered with a grin.
r someone’s soul?”
o.” Isabella groaned
e’re talking about how you suggested to m
Dylan’s probably taking all his s****l frustration out on the criminals.” She ignored the snickers of the women and moved to stand in front of Isabella, “you look incredible. Cam is going to cry when he sees you.”
hen I die someday but not because I’m marrying him.”
as she held up a blue garter. “Got your something blue right here.”
knowing it would make Isabella blush, “in front of everyone including your dad.”
lla. It is your day. You look radiant.”
lara took in the tight fitted corset bodice and the flowing skirt.
still angry at me?”
s the excuse he needed to cancel.”
en realized she might not be able to exhale, “too tight,” she gasped.
Deal with it.”
the headstrong child over Thanksgiving dinner and now the only one she ever wanted to listen to was Portia. More than once, Clara had video called Portia to tell the child to go to bed.
he corset over to Clara. “Do not let her cry because it took me forever to get her make-up perfect,” she called over her shoulder as she left the room.
her father,” Isabella breathed as Clara loosened her corset a fraction. “Oh my god tha
Carolina.”
waited until my wedding day with Hugo. I may have forgotten to mention we got married less than a month after meeting.” She shrugged, “she is still very young though.
Mama, she’s older than you were when you married Papa,” Amelia rolled her eyes, “an
corset and then moved to hang the secure the veil to the back of Isabella’s head. She wiped a tear from her eye as she looked at her youngest daughter in the mirror. “You are so beautiful.”
into the room. “Everyone is in the garden. There are more than a fe
Cam’s immediately families along with their closest friends were in attendance. One specific photographer from a reputable magazine was in attendance to get the exclusive photographs of the billionaire security mogul marrying a girl from Queens. They had set up the backyard with chairs, outdoor heaters, and a small altar to do their vows at their home.
ll of you get out. I want a moment with my baby girl before I give her away.” At Carolina’s folded arms he pointed, “even you, my love. Go. We will see you downstairs.” He kissed Carolina’s cheek and pushed her towards the door.
ys said marriage and babies aren’t for you.”
“Like no way, not now, not ever.”
o her cheek. “Are you ready?”
r knew I wanted.”
called him a giant baby. We’re about five minutes late and he asked me to make sure you weren’t having second thoughts. Are you?”
s me.”
“And I’m prettier so guess who
at.
ls and purest white pearls in a pendant sat nestled against the soft silken fabric inside. “This was your great-grandmother’s necklace. I had asked Portia if she thought it would match your dress and she said it would but then asked it to be a surprise. She said you tend to find everything out and just for once, it would be nice to pull one over.” He wiped a tear off Isabella’s cheek hastily, “also she threatened to have me murdered if I make you cry so stop doing that.” He laughed huskily as emotions clogged his throat. “Lorna had Abuela’s rings, Luisa had her earrings, you have the necklace and someday, Amelia will have her bracelet.” He paused, “and if Amelia doesn’t get married, I’ll still give it to her.”
id he’s nervous. I think he half expects you to have jumped out the window.” He paused, “also there’s a game on later and we want to be done all of this before it starts. Cam said he would put it on a big screen so we wouldn’t miss it.”
nt, “thank God.”
and she smiled at Sabine and Portia waiting at the bottom of the sta
st thing I’ve ever seen. I just went out there and he’s pale. I almost want to tell him you’ve left just to see what he’d do.”
pped at her, “that’s awful.”
a grinned at Hugo, “your mom had exquisite tastes.”
like. You’re late.”
have you seen Cam?”
’s a wreck.”
“Maybe he
rning.”
a clapped excitedly, “I knew my age jokes were bugging him.”
wins to come walk in front of her.
nd now, we won’t even have to change you for the funeral. The suit is hot by the way.”
s composure. He motioned to the officiant, “let’s do this before she changes her mind.”
me.”
job.”
ther in the shoulder, “just get to the good part so I can kiss him. He looks good in his suit.”
Ruiz family are nuts,” Gideon whispered
ificial lamb,” Cam whispered back with a wide smile.
ything he laughed. “Wow Cam, you really don’t have any friends. You’d think at least one of them would try to save you from her.” Isabella elbowed him and he laughed, “okay, okay.”
not nearly as overbearing as Carolina, but she did have a loud sense of humour which was often inappropriate and crude.
e power bestowed upon me by the State of New York, I pronounce you husban
hispered as he pulled her close and lowered his lips to hers.
kissed her senseless. Only the sound of Raoul clearing his throat and reminding Cam he was making out with his baby sister in front of both her brothers and her
love you.” He whi
yes. He was on the verge of tears again. She shook her head and smiled softly, “We’re married.”
” he grinned at her
stairs of the makeshift altar and motioned for Sabine to take his arm.
d as they walked ahead of their family back down the aisle back to the house. Isabella smiled as they all congregated inside, and a giant group hug ensued with her and Cam in the middle. The family might be crazy, but it was her family and now it was complete.