e-arm tattoo was a striking feature, but his expression told a different story, one

ected with Nathaniel's jaw, sending him crashing to the ground. Nathaniel struggled to his feet, his nose bleeding, but h

ed." Hazel's expression transformed from fear to shock, her eyes wide with terror. The guests cowered in fear, aware of O

ng him," he growled, his voice laced with possession. "Do you understand?" Hazel's fa

you." Tears streamed down Hazel's face as she protested, "He loves me, why are you doing this? He's

he refused to believe them. "It's a lie," she sobbed, her body shakin

marry me, right here and right now, or I'll kill everyone in this place immediately." Hazel's eyes

anything you want, just let my parents go." Tears streamed down h

ed to collapse around her. She was forced to make an impossible ch

Pastor, please proceed with the vows. We have a wedding to complete

zel in holy matrimony..." Hazel's eyes welled up with tears as she listened to t

point to his head, his expression was filled with h

ably beside her. Hazel's heart ached as she watched he

ne unfolding before him. His eyes remained fixed on

er her. She was going through the motions, but her heart was not in it. She was

voice trembled as she spoke the words. She felt like s

deep sadness and concern reflected back at her. She knew that her mother was tryin

ightened, his eyes gleaming with a possessive intensity. "It's

th emotion. "Orion, please...I'm begging you...don't hurt my daughter. Treat her w

ontinued, his words pouring out in a desperate plea. "I know you've taken her by force, but please...

o Hazel's father. For a moment, it seemed like time stood

outside broke the silence. Five black cars screeched to a halt

nd knives at the ready. They formed a semi-circle around the entrance,

d around his neck, its eyes seeming to gleam in the light. An eyeglass perched on the end

and Hazel felt a shiver run down her spine as thei