Chapter 48

Deak buttoned the cufflinks on his wrists. It had been a long time since he had put on a tux. Looking in the mirror, he smirked at himself. He still looked good. The bathroom door opened, and Vita walked out in a stunning black floor-length dress that flowed from her hips. She leaned over to insert an earring in her ear and looked over at Deak facing the mirror. Her mouth dropped as she stared at him. Her heart swelled with love and at the same time felt a pang of heartache. Would she have to reject him to save him? Was their love more than just a mating bond? “See something you like?” Deak asked as he eyed her through the mirror. Vita closed her mouth and narrowed her eyes at Deak. “We need to head downstairs if we don’t want to be late,” Vita told him. She picked up her purse and headed for the door. Deak reached out and grabbed her, spinning her into his arms. “You look absolutely ravishing,” he purred at her. Vita couldn’t control the shiver that followed after hearing the hus