t five days in a haze, my days passing in a blur as I prepared to leave. Each day, I waited for a messenger to

nd I don't know how I feel about that. I can't seem to erase the look of horror on his face when I had brought back our c

as he gripped the paper tightly. And I had said nothing. I might have made a bad

e have barely spoken since I brought back the agreement and awkward is all we

his hand reaches out to cover mine, I know he can tell I'm lying. I'm actually so nervous I'm this clos

ound, you know. I can go talk

es and I quickly turn to the window, blinking them away rapidly. We are drawing closer and closer to my fate. My heart thumps in my chest and when the car finally comes to a stop in front of the sprawli

en intentional. The red and gold of my dress are the Shadowflame colours and I wear them proudly and purpose

posite rows, leaving a wide walkway in the middle of the grand hall. Once again, he is seated on a high seat at the head of the room..

ghter, and will leave her behind as your wife. I also come to express my sincere appreciation for the aid in the

remain like that for a while longer than normal. It feels like some kind of sile

His voice is low and condescending as he slowly walks forward towards us. He stops a few

oom and my eyes widen in shock and

y. "You heard me. Let Lyon Heroux get down

my veins in hot waves. "This is not necessary

y. The rage simmers under my skin and I physically have to clench my fists by my side to avoid punchi

at him. He has a small, reassuring smile on his face and when I look into his eyes, I know what h

t, I want to crawl into myself and disappear. I did this, I signed that agreement, crippled mys

. We owe Silver Glow way more than we'll ever be able to rep

ght of my father on his knees. And the only thing that I can think

on. For now, you are not invited to the welcome banquet for my wife. You may leave". My breath comes out in short, ang

unison. "Show my bride to her quarters. And get her changed into something….". He eyes my red dress co