Page 97 of A Promise For Tomorrow

“Thank you,” I tell him.

“Anything for you, princess.”

Lifting my head, I look up at my husband, my eyes searching his. “Are you back for good?” Hope fills my voice.Is this nightmare really over?

“He is,” Lindsay answers for him, looping an arm through Liam’s. “Unfortunately, the evidence we had against him has been destroyed. We believe an extremely experienced hacker wiped our servers clean. Lucky for Diego, that meant we had no physical evidence to charge him with. Beyond that, the witnesses who have come forward to make a statement have all proven Geraldo De La Cruz was to blame for what Diego was being charged with. Between us, the faking of his death is considered fraud. I was able to pull a few strings and we were able to work out a deal—assuming he did it to protect his loved ones from any possible retaliation. With that being said, we still have him on a watch list, but there isn’t enough reason to keep him,” she explains to me before looking at my husband all amused. “Stay out of trouble, Mr. De La Cruz.”

Liam winks at us before he guides her to the bar, giving us a minute to process this.

Holy. Shit.

Diego’s hand comes up to cup my face and I lean into it. “You look ravishing…and downright fuckable,” he groans, lowering his forehead to mine.

“I have a feeling we won’t be sleeping at all tonight,” I giggle.

“I have a feeling you won’t be getting any sleep for a few days,” he smirks, slapping my ass.

His lips find mine once more before the band requests that everyone join the couple in a slow dance. Diego breaks away to lead me to the dance floor. He places my hand on his shoulder and tugs me forward by the hip. I place my hand in his as thefamiliar melody of our wedding song fills the speakers. The lead singer sounds identical to Michael Bublé. I stare at my husband longingly, knowing he requested this song play for us.

Mikayla and Kieran surprisingly join us. Mik doesn’t say anything, just winks her approval. Kieran looks nervous as he awaits my reaction. When he notices Diego, a look of elation fills him. Where onceThe Bone Breakerwas a person who created tension amongst the Tri-State Syndicate, he now is looked at with mutual respect.

My roommate Leah bumps into me from behind, giggling as Colin haphazardly spins her around in a circle. He too, smiles widely at Diego and me. “Welcome back, mate,” he says enthusiastically.

“So this is your man. I’ve heard all about you,” she gushes, extending a hand. “I’m Leah.”

Diego reaches out and shakes it firmly.

“I don’t care that your nickname is ‘The Bone Breaker,”she air quotes with her fingers. “Hurt my friend again, and I willendyou,” Leah menaces before resuming her dance with Colin like she didn’t just threaten the underworld’s most dangerous mobster.

An unladylike snort leaves me, prompting Diego to break out laughing. We quickly gain attention, a few heads turn our way. Two of them being my father and his girlfriend. He dances his way over to us, all suave.

Diego manages to get his laughter under control. “I like her.” His smile grows wide as my father approaches.

“I didn’t expect to see you here, son.” My father lands a hand on Diego’s shoulder.

Diego reaches out a hand. Dad takes it, firmly greeting my husband as Diane kisses me hello.

“Everything sorted out?” Dad questions. He hasn’t released Diego’s hand.

“Yes, Sir. I’m free of all charges,” my husband affirms confidently.

Dad pats Diego’s shoulder and releases his hand, curling it around his girlfriend. “Good. I’m glad. You two are glowing. Madison went from timid and anxious tonight to radiating excitement and happiness. I’m sure your arrival had a lot to do with that.”

My face hurts from smiling so widely. Not to mention all the pictures we took today. It really does a number on your facial muscles.Perhaps that is why celebs have such snatched jawlines.

Liam and Lindsay approach and Dad nods at us before slipping back into the throng of people dancing. Diego releases me for a second to embrace Liam. They pat each other's backs and Liam grips the back of Diego’s head, shaking it.

“Thank you,” Diego expresses.

“You guys deserve a happy ending. Whatever I could do to help,” he states simply, aware of Lindsay next to him.

Lexi squeals as they approach us. She leaps forward and pulls Diego into a hug. “Holy crap. He’s back. Oh, Madison. Today truly is the perfect day!” she sobs.

I rub her back as she continues to cling to my husband. When she finally releases him she hugs me, swaying me back and forth. The song eases to an end and the band announces the Viennese hour is now open.

Lexi and Con head off to join their guests at the chocolate fountain.

Lindsay smiles up at Liam, who wraps an arm around her waist as they follow the crowd. She seems to be more involved with Liam than I had thought. The way she looks at him is way more than lust.Definitelymore than a crush.

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