I

it would fall apart any m

r dad, Zayne, were standing there. I couldn't

ept in my room, thinking it was hers. I'm

night, and I wished the ground would open and

has a lot going on in her

p, all I wanted to do was run away. Zayne's a

ped into her room instead of dragging pillows

h him. I took another step just to check if I fe

wed you in his room. He hates letting anyone but me on his bed

eeds to know more about him.

e? I mean,

e doesn't want anything to do with her or any other woman, but Grandma thinks other

betrayal. Stupid of me. Emily's face was

wrong,

tiation tomorrow. Once the bond is sealed, there's no go

the moon. She spends half her t

aid it's normal for brides-to-be. I ha

hugged her, and

beautiful bride. You know I'll sew you the most

ut my sandwiches. Findin

litely declined and asked for privacy. I wanted to

I climbed the small kitchen ladder

the landing wouldn't be painf

t scent. My body reacted again, my h

ave a death sent

mouth to speak, but the wo

eave the kitchen, and I swallowed har

down,

**

a big feast, judging by the table arran

ken off her nerves, bu

th Zayne. The thought alone sent butterflies to my stomach. Fu

guests and cheer Emily up. I was excited to

A grumpy-looking woman glared a

Why can't I sense who you are? T

d. I'm here for the Christmas h

uld she know I'm human since t

r with a mean expressio

he nerve of

's voice came at

You won't misbehave around her, r

one more glare b

t Zayne'

n be a hard nut to crack. Co

art of me was still scar

hing, and honestly... I wis

e suit. He loves white. The one b

had to pinch her to s

round dining table while the maids se

d, the ceremony wou

er and I want to rest. Tomorro

e born beautiful, because th

took them upstairs, leav

ther's stare anymore, I excused

ne instead, because what I sa