pte

s actually friendly towards me, I run i

ter see you on the dance floor later, Chiara!

could still feel Katrina's cold glare. Why do I feel this way? Why am I so

n't done anything wrong to be so anxious or scared. B

use

ds. Your little sham marriage means nothing to me, and it doesn't mean anyth

secure the peace treaty?" I

personal level, I couldn't hate this arrangement more. Ethan loves me. He should be married t

he said he had no plans to marry anyone. I looked at Katrin

bout this marriage," I said, and she seemed momentarily taken aback. I

st want you to know that I'm the one Ethan loves. Don't get any ideas that any of t

e, but they do. She's right; this isn't a

your life," she said as she strutted away, leaving me standing there with tea

ll, we only met recently. But if Katrina already has his heart, what

ay would be. My face looked so tired from al

. I really wanted to rest. I cou

oks like he and Kuya E

Ethan's stance was no less hostile. They

k in your place. Chiara may be your wife now, but s

eans you and I are family now," Ethan rep

I will never be f

s wedding needs is a fight between my hu

Kuya Enzo. "I know how much you hate this arranged ma

ur vows. You saw us sign the register," Ethan said, almost taunti

than, but he was still an imposing figure. I

sister's wedding, but I'll be watching you,

mewhere else, Bianchi

r once, Kuya Enzo kept himself in check. He stalked off,

annoyed again. "What was that? Are

t seem to control his aggression. Too bad he doesn't c

her brother." I was about to turn away from him because I was really

towards me is misplaced. Your father wanted this for you. Your father wanted you to marry me.

s he looked at the guests who seemed to doubt that

ake the peace process easier, but it seem

ce earlier," I changed the subject, and he returned his

wered tersely, and I cou

as 'fine,' wow," I said sarcastically, and he

eally couldn't understand this man. Just a moment ago, he said our wedding was "

, I'd skip this whole reception and take you up to our hotel room. That's the part I'm really looking forward to." I felt my cheeks flush as I sa

d my mind. OMG! Is he referring to the ho

o his arms, carrying me as if I were a lightweight child. "What are you doing?

uests, and I gave him a weak slap on the chest, but I heard loud cheers and laughter from the guests, which mad

entered our room. He gently laid me o

u―" I felt faint as I f

out of your dress?" I swallo

g my waist, gently caressing it until it reached my back to lower the zi

excuse do I have? We're marri

out this, I didn't real

ntinuing what he was doing. I felt like my soul was

the bedsheet as he licked my shoulder

he asked, making

uh

I want him, or do I want him to continue? I'm really conf

dn't know. He took a deep breath, got off me, an

sked, fearing he might

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