My eyes are red and puffy from crying. I'm dressed in a grey dress, ready to be sold off like a piece of furniture. My life had take a wicked turn in a split second. I walk to the balcony as soon as I hear a car arrive. I look down from the balcony. It had to be him, Carrington. As though he can feel my eyes on him, he looks up. Our eyes meet. I look away and retreat.

**

"I'm glad you made the right decision." Judith says, barging into my room. I look at her, anger and pure disgust in my eyes.

"Shall we? We mustn't keep him waiting."

"Where is my father? Does he know what you've done?"

"Your husband to be is waiting, Princess."

*

As I arrive downstairs, the first person I see is a tall, well built man. He looked like he was in his late twenties. He had blue eyes, and was blonde, just like me. He has a blank expression on his face. He must be Carrington.

"Shall we?" The man accompanying Carrington asks.

"We shall." Judith responds, leading everyone into the study. I feel betrayed. I want to cry, but I control myself.

the matter of the day, I'm of the opinion that both parties are aware and approve of

to respond. I'm shaking, and I can feel the tears spilling out of my eyes. Judith rushes to my side. "Say

"Yes." I finally respond.

to be your lawfully wedded wife?" The

at him, annoyed. I look away. It was so easy for him, getting married to someone he barely

Richardson, do you accept Mr. Carrington to be your lawfully wedded

my

me. I close my eyes, remembering Rocky's touch, his lips on mine— how could I possibly betray him in

she was ready,

"I do." I respond.

"She is!" Judith answers.

both parties can sign this." Carrington signs.

the state, I

****

two hours. It would be best if you take whatever

you wish." I say, as I walk off. He grabs my arm. He chuckles softly. "I beg

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