s-sent by Conner-worked on her. The whole situation felt like a dream-or a nightmare. Just a few h

her natural beauty. As she put it on, she couldn't help but stare at her reflection. The woman in the

she couldn't stop wondering, "Am

one, she took a deep breath b

he first thing she noticed was

ly. His face was gentle, but his stance and aura exud

Why was her heart sud

s wrapped around her. Was it because she admired Conner? Or was it the overwhelm

cere smile curving on his lips, almo

said, his voice deep a

n't know why, but a sudden w

to sta

herself that thi

gree

moti

suddenly feel

fore taking it. His palm was warm, his grip firm and steady-as if silently telling her that from

andles, and soft curtains that matched the occasion. It wasn't a grand wedding like in fairy tales, but it w

documents that were about to be signed. Beside him were two men-cle

ed the two men. "This is Mr. Salvador, my secretary, and Atty.

n on her face. She had no intention of showing a

ing was too perfect, too planned-as if

husband and wife, she felt her hands slightly tremble. It didn't feel real. It felt like a

m while inside her, emotions clashed. Anger, regret, fe

sented a small box containi

for a marriage that was supposed to be just an agreement? When had he prepare

was no t

e didn't pull away. When it was her turn, she slipped the ring onto his finger, and for a moment, th

he moment she f

now kiss

oked at the judge

is kiss in the kitchen-the way he touched her, the heat

rent. This was a w

his hand, and she couldn't tell if his touch was gentle or possessive. She felt the

s lips m

t enough to erase any of her remaining doubts. It wa

here she mad

dn't expect he

ke she was no longer the Aliyah who always held back. It was as if she lost

g back, he pulled her close by the waist-tight, possessive. He deepened t

al kiss turned into something neither of

e were other pe

marriage was j

hing she knew was the heat of Conner's kiss and