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body react to him in ways that it shouldn't. I hated it. I hated him. Not only because I disliked his annoyingly

e?" Papà asked briskl

d. "I wonder why you aren't strict with your daughter's. Strict enough to stop them from sneaking-" He paused

ecause I almost hyperventilated. If Papà ever found out that I usually sneak out of the house, I'd be done for real, because that would mean the end of

turning his gaze to Antonio. "I apologize for her manner

she refused." Antonio reclined in his seat

hol

to drink?" Papà asked, and I could s

ces a woman to drink wine while fl

desk and started tapping it g

ed before flicking his g

d, I dashed ou

, and bossy. He was the embodiment of all the negative character traits. At that momen

my sister call as I pus

eart broke at once when I saw the

, as I wrapped my hand around her s

naged to say in between sobs as we trudged to the bed and s

imed in bewilderment

to rush the wedding when no

with Oliver. But-"she burst out cryin

her live her happily ever after with Oliver like she desired. But there was nothing either I or she could do

her and wrapped my hands ar

away from the embrace. "He wants to turn me into a

cross my face. "W

because I am going to bear his child." She told

under my breath, but loud

lso, right?" She a

e him. I didn't want to say anything negative about him and cru

. "He would be nice to y

red before us. Worries quickly skated across h

fia on the bed. "What's wrong?" She asked concerned, wrapping her arms

ne told me I'd be locked up in bondage in t

a short time to prepare for a wedding. I tried to convince your father to change the date, but he said it had been finalized. So, there is nothing I can do about

hat's not true?" Sofia sh

forgot. Your father asked me to call you. That's wh

ere?" I asked curiou

groaned, and Mamma

he asked, but it sounde

feeling of his palm wrapped around my throat. I loved how he made me feel. B

my feet, my tone dripping with sa

ma groaned, sh

the shoulder before dashing out of the

r. No matter how much I loved what his presence did to me, I didn't want to be close to him. The desire I felt

er almost immediately, a

tered the office, and those alluring eyes of his caused my c

air in front of Papà's desk, while

d towards them. "Antonio and I were just

she get her dress from Lil

ring his voice. I hated it. I hated that just a l

ieve Lily Bridals is a good place. I have seen a lo

ing there with Sofia tomorrow. And-" He lifted his mug of coffee and took a sip be

to prevent my forbidden desires from growing out of control. But from the look of th

ou before tomorrow." Antonio stated, and when I cast my gaze at him, my eyes met his, his

would be exceedingly difficult. I hate