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with malice. "Daughter of the man who betrayed

n my knees, as I tried to plead my case. "Please, you don't un

f the man who almost ruined my business by feeding the po

but that doesn't mean I'm guilty by association. You can't punish me for something I didn't

unish you? Oh, Lyra. You're going to be reward

u. You're a disgusting pig, why would I ever make that mistake?." By

ief was indeed very attractive. I tried to apologize and explain the

eddening with rage. "How dare you," he spat, h

refused to back down. "I won't marry you," I repeated, my voice c

en you're angry. I've got to admit, you'll make a perfect wife. But if you refuse my offer...well, there's

"You can't do that," I wh

xactly what will happen. So, what's it going to be, Lyra? Will you marry me and become m

hief, my mind raced with the

ape route. My eyes locked onto a possible exit, and without hesitat

Chief shouted, laughing. "You

weaved, avoiding their outstretched arms. For a moment, I thought I could make i

ed around my neck, pulling me to the ground. As I was dragged bac

in anger. "Did you actually think you sto

ee. "Let me go!" I shouted, my voice hoars

y guest. I'd like to see how far that frail body of yours will be

o longer be given a choice," he sneered. "I'll decide for you. And I've already

ate. I was to be used as a mere prostitute,

ease, have mercy. I've done nothing to deserve this, it's not

es, I admit to the fact that you have nothing to do with any of this, but your poor old man is dead now, so it's your responsibi

house," he ordered. "And make sure she's ready to se