Luca's POV
The Mayor approached first and foremost, a sadistic smile on his lips, as he eyed Mara. "Mayor Rynn", I greeted, stoically. "Luca Barello, I must say, you surprised us all, showing up to an event with a woman on your arm. May I ask who the beautiful specimen is?", he inquired maliciously. I clenched my jaw momentarily, as mine and Mara's grips tightened on one another at the same time.
"This is my wife, Mara", I introduced, not wanting to hear him say her whole name. "Your wife?", he asked incredously, as he reached his hand out to take Mara's. She tensed even further as she hesitated before placing her hand in Rynn's to shake. Instead, he brought her knuckles to his lips and kissed them. He held her hand to his lips too long for comfort. Before I could protest his lengthy gr
