Chapter 20
Liora walked down the aisle, looking breathtakingly beautiful in a flowing white gown. Milo, beaming with absolute happiness, walked ahead of her as the ring bearer, wearing a tiny, tailored suit that perfectly matched his father's. As they exchanged vows, Cameron held her hands, his artistic, tattooed fingers tracing her knuckles gently. He looked into her eyes, the cold, ruthless Mafia boss completely surrendering to the woman who had brought light into his dark world. They exchanged vows in soft, intimate whispers, sealing the absolute, unbreakable bond between them. As they turned to face the room, the capos erupted into applause. Cameron pulled Liora close, kissing her deeply. He had navigated a world of treachery, violence, and profound danger. He had executed enemies, burned rival syndicates, and eradicated traitors to secure his throne. The reception was a flawless, elegant affair. The bright, natural light was replaced by the warm, golden glow of the crystal chandeliers. Cameron and Liora danced in the center of the room, surrounded by heavily armed, fiercely loyal men who would die to protect them. "Are you happy, Mrs. Ashford?" Cameron murmured, holding her securely against his broad chest. "I have never been happier," Liora smiled, resting her head against him. "But I have to admit, I never expected to marry a Mafia boss." "I am only a boss to the world," Cameron corrected softly, kissing her temple. "To you, I am simply a man who will burn the world to ashes if anyone tries to take you from me." But holding his wife and his son in the bright, cinematic light of their home, Cameron Ashford knew that true power was not in the fear he commanded, but in the family he had protected. The monsters were permanently locked outside the gates, the empire was invincible, and his bloodline was finally, eternally safe.
