feeling small and just plain freaked out. She couldn't shake off those words he'd said: "You're going to be my wife". It was unreal. Her dad's s

went up, the numbers lighting up one by one, cou

a second, she thought she might just lose it. She wanted to yell, to tell him this wasn't what she wanted, that she shouldn't have to pay fo

a hallway with thick carpets and walls that looked like they had just walked into a museum

Emma followed, her heels clicking softly on the shiny floor. Walking behind him, she couldn't h

to look at her, giving her that same cold st

said, pointin

t had expensive furniture, a big piano next to the window, and a killer view of the

ere was something in it that made her stomach clench. You'll have everything

see how scared she was, how lost she felt in this new life he wa

ching her like she was some kind of puzzle. We need to talk ab

nding. This was really happening. Her life had just

e said, her voice shaky but tryin

t his eyes stayed cold. You don't hav

just going to do what you

He was so close she could feel his body heat. You're al

o look at him. There was a coldness in his touch, but also s

will accept it. The sooner yo

tight. I won't be your pu

d. I don't need to control you, Emma. You'll u

never taking his eyes off her. I'm givin

she could from this nightmare. But she knew it was poi

against the city lights. Get some rest. Tomorr

She knew she was losing her freedom, her choices being taken awa

room. She knew there was no escaping him. No running. She w

freedom even possible, or was life just going to be like this forever? The thought chil