Entwined With the Villainous Guardian
Chapter 179: A Secret Vow

Chapter 179: A Secret Vow

Viviana climbed on the bed and lay on his lap.

She didn’t know why. She didn’t want to tell him all her thoughts when he asked her if she was not worried.

Was she worried about the Vitale family? A little, yes.

Maybe she didn’t want to die anymore? She didn’t know. Maybe that’s why she made him believe that she trusted him. She did trust him.

She really did trust him.

The Vitale family is very dangerous, enough to scare Leander. It’s the truth. But still, she knew, if Leander wanted to protect her, he can. And he will.

She trusted him enough that she’ll taunt the Vitale family to try and get her if she has the chance.

But she did not trust Leander even a little when it comes to the Kastello family.

She knew for sure; he will choose his family over her. She didn’t have a single ounce of doubt about that.

And she held no hard feelings. Leander is who he is. He is the one who protects his family. She’s the one who wants the destruction of his family.

It should be an easy choice for him.

Her end truly is near. She hoped Leander keeps her promise to give her an easy death.

Leander caressed her head running his fingers through her hair. She smiled closing her eyes. It was so soothing. "I can see why you like it..." she mumbled.

It reminded her of so long ago when Father Flanagan would caress her hair whenever she suffered in the hospital from one sickness or another.

Leander bent and kissed her forehead. She fell asleep almost immediately after lying on his lap. He thought that she lied when she said that she was not worried. But by the way, she acts, he could see that she truly was not worried.

But...

He remembered how he met her. She was about to jump from the ledge. She even asked him to kill her.

She likes death!

He picked her up and embraced her close to his chest.

I’m sorry for not giving you your wish, Mousy...

He kissed her forehead. She was resting so peacefully not even bothered by the movement.

You’re not dying. If someone touches you to hurt you now, or in the future, it could only mean that I, your husband, am dead already. This I promise!

He softly kissed her lips. If she can trust him that much, the least he could do is to protect her with his life on the line. He is nothing like her. Unlike her, he valued his life the most. And he will do everything to save his life.

For the first time, he found something that he valued more than his life—his wife’s safety.

Giving her a promise that she never knew—the ultimate promise a man can give his wife, not knowing that his family would be the enemy he would face in keeping his promise, Leander fell asleep hugging her.

Even without knowing that the man who married her to protect her, has vowed another solemn vow, Viviana had a good night’s sleep in the embrace of the musky scent she loved.

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The next morning, Viviana woke up early. She wanted to cook breakfast. But Leander was already up. She heard him in the gym.

He didn’t have to take his brother’s word so seriously!

Viviana went downstairs. She saw the guest room was still closed. She made some sweet and salty biscuits and also baked fresh bread. She’s learned to bake bread from the chef and it wasn’t as hard as she thought.

She had gotten all the ingredients to bake Leander a lemon cake for his birthday tomorrow. She thought about waking him up at midnight and asking him to blow out the candle.

But she didn’t know if it would annoy him.

She decided to try anyway. She’d never know if she never tries. As long as he doesn’t pull her hair or hit her. She can take his shouts.

But she’d be happier if he liked the surprise.

She would feel discouraged at times thinking that whatever she does won’t surprise him. He’d have numerous splendid birthday celebrations all his life. Whatever she does would never hold up to his past memories.

But then he did surprise her by saying that he never got an early birthday present. There is a little chance that he will like this surprise too.

She didn’t let her negative thoughts ruin her plans. She decided to proceed no matter what.

After finishing her cooking, she noticed that Gabriella was up. She peeked out from the door, and seeing her, she closed the door. She must be feeling shy to get out, Viviana thought.

She went upstairs to bring Leander breakfast. She didn’t know if he wants to have breakfast upstairs or downstairs.

She heard the shower running and picked up his outfit for the day. She never knew that there were this many shades of black and this many types of fabrics until he saw the collections Leander had. She’s learned to match them perfectly. Not all black are the same and go together, she’s found.

Who knew you’d become this sophisticated, Melanie! You’re here choosing what black goes with what black and what gold jewelry goes with the particular black.

Her life sure is filled with a lot of surprises. It was odd that she was enjoying her life more now that she is nearing the end.

"Minnie! Towel!" Leander screamed from inside the bathroom.

Viviana smiled. "Like clockwork..." she mumbled and entered the bathroom. He never locks the bathroom door for some reason. She didn’t know what he’ll do if someone enters the bathroom while he was in the shower, accidentally, or voyeuristically.

Ah, she knew the answer to that question. He’ll kill them.

He brings his gun to the shower.

She knocked on the door to the shower enclosure and he pulled her in.

That was... new!

"What are you..." ’Before she could finish her sentence, he pulled her to his embrace and rubbed himself all over her.

"You’re making me wet, Leander," she tried to push him away.

"Really?" he smirked.

She knew the meaning of that smirk. He definitely took it as an innuendo when she meant that he made her clothes wet.

"Should I check," he bent down as he pulled down her pants.

"Stop it!" she slipped out of the shower. "Here’s your towel!" she threw it in and ran out of the bathroom.

She wanted to save "it" for the night.