Bi

A

es. I wasn’t sure if I would pass out or from the discomfort of

t telling myself that I wouldn’t want another mistreatment from my fath

The venue went dead silent except for the live band playing the classic At Last by Etta James. The music alo

lled with flowers I didn’t even recognize. I wore a gown of my choosing, which was a strapless princess bridal gown with a v-shape

al weddings usually did. Even this wedding was just a front because my father and brother already got what they wanted. They didn’t

behind me started murmuring. I didn’t realize I had already arrived in front of

to my next torturer for the rest of my life. At least, I wouldn’t get a beating from my family anymore, and it would

ek against mine and didn’t even lift m

was the big hand in a three-piece tuxedo offered to me. I lifted my gaze an

m me. Cenric gripped my hand as he might have just witnessed how frigh

he never saw it. His brother, Cas, handed it to officiate my engag

nk of was after this ceremony, after the reception. I hadn’t thought about it that much other than kneeling Cenric

rds before I entered the venue. I had no chance unless I

Gillean…” His nam

thoroughly checked out his face, but judging by his smell and

” he a

down a bit, knowi

Armelle, do you

eally snap me in half if I answered no. So, it w

Cenric,” said Father B

eeting his. I stare

justice. Not even a little. He looked like a modern Greek god. His dark curled hair pulled back in a

Damn, this man was a perfect masculine. He had a strong jaw, straight

ething y

ah.” What

” he asked softly and qu

He just caught me checking him out, and he didn’t seem to care. I bet h

ring into my fi

ver. I promise to be loyal and faithful to you. I promise to honor you and respect you, and I promise to be your best friend, your nu

him chuckle

w pronounce you, husband and wif

. Cenric cupped my face, pressed a kiss on my forehead, and then whispered, “You’re beautiful. It hurt

kissed me

moment before it galloped so har

l words. It might be only his facade in front of these people,

uise on my lower right eye. Other