ssa

om my face must have drai

balance, I grabbed the thing nearest to me to stead

n't mar

hrough his appearance,

less night and apparently ,they

s clogged. Why in heaven's name wa

he sharp, metallic scent overpowered the remnants of his

the same time, I wanted

be heir then I couldn't ask questions like that. I had to ac

en and stood straigh

immer of amusement in their depths. I refused to flin

" I said, my voice steady despite the laughter that erupted f

when you're better dressed?" I tried to m

eplied, his voice flat, almost bored. A wave of irrit

ked in a silent battle. My father had unknowingly taught m

it was also unnecessary and unneeded and hence I'll be rejecting it. I want whatever arrangement you think is happening here, neutralized and done with. I will be retu

e how strong I had portrayed myself,

tood what I had just said when he chuckled, a

n was necessary and I

bout to turn away from me - "Did I stutter?" I dared to ask and he

t, princess" hi

nce

ou what I'm going to do so you're not surprised when you wake up and find me g

eamed danger. I couldn't help but notice how easy it would be to run my hands along t

, fortifying the wedding. You can't dissolve the marriage; it's unethical. And I don't d

ouse one way or another, with or without your knowledge," I spat,

and the valuable information about his enemy, then sure, you can waltz out of h

uld my fathe

aders in Italy. How dare you suggest he need

ned just in time to see unfamiliar men approaching, ready to drag me away. I placed a hand on Gn

nst him, disgusted by his words and by how much a part of me liked them. The men dragge

her take money f

Gnero entered without waiting for my permission. I

ter turn around and leave," I warned, but he ignored me, walking in fully dressed

ncluding your dress, which is in your wardrobe. A maid will co

rned to leave. Grabbing his

wife duties-sexual or otherwise," I said firmly, crossing my arms und

dilating as he watched me. A sudden, sinister thought crossed m

ips as I let my hands fall from my chest, sub

hem. I could see what was beneath because it was a mirror to mine. It was pure desire and I was determined t

d back on impulse, heat coming from the center of my chest as a soft gasp escaped my li

was in power

st my ears and I wanted t

" he whispered, pullin

egging," he added, his eyes darkening as they roam

said, my voice sha

ssa. Trust me," he threatened

ee abou