. David's family was ecstatic about the union, while Diamond's family wa

ited about the wedding. Meanwhile, he was secretly meeti

of marrying Kelvin, and now she was being forced into a marriage with

restricting Diamond's movements and ensuring she had no chance to see Kelvin again. Dia

er hair styled perfectly, and her makeup flawless. But her eyes told

happy groom, but his eyes betrayed his true feelings. H

nse of despair wash over her as she realized her fate was now sealed. She

fe, Diamond's heart felt heavy. She wondered what the future

and gifts from their families and guests. David played the part of the happy groo

e of unease. She wondered what her life would be lik

hen they arrived at their new home, David showed her to her new bedroom, Diamond felt a sense of isola

effortery? You think I'll sleep in the same bedroom with you? He

She had expected some level of intimacy, no matt

cuss the household rules tomorrow. And don't get any ideas about

amond feeling rejected and alone. She couldn't h

ife they could have had together. Tears streamed down her face as she rea

nd tried to sit down, but David's voice stopped her. "Did I tell you to sit?" he barked. "If I do

imidating, and she didn't dare to defy him. "Now you can s

ist out the rules of their marriage, his tone firm and unyielding. "You

permitted to go out without my permission. Rule number three: when I'm talking, you aren't permitted to talk. This is

ule number four: no one must know what's going on in our marriage," David continued. "Rule number

ling a sense of des

of his hand. "Now you can go," he said, his voice dripping with

his leg and held them in his hand. "Will you walk fast or I should t

racing with fear. She knew that David was capable of following through on his

lready working," he said, a satisfied smile spreading across his face. "She's

erfect for the job, David. You're a natural-born manipulator

"Don't worry, Kexh. I've got this under control