Arranging My Bride - Page 10
I shake my head because it’s not possible. “We can’t.” Reality starts to seep in, and I let go of my dress and let it fall to cover me.
“You belong to another?” he asks.
“Not yet.” I break our stare, unable to look at him anymore, but he grips my chin and brings my eyes right back to his.
“For now, you belong to me.”
“I don’t even know your name.” I wince. “Oh, gosh. I don’t even know your name!” I repeat with a hiss this time. I’ve lost my damn mind.
“But I know who you are, Amelia.”
I gasp, and my heart drops. “Then you know that I have to marry someone else.” Tears fill my eyes as something dark flashes in his eyes.
“You don’t wish to marry the man you’re promised to? Or you don’t wish to marry at all?”
“I don’t want to talk about him.” I want to keep the anger out of my voice but I’m pretty sure that I fail. “I should go.” I try to push at his chest, but it’s pointless. I swear he almost looks hurt, but it’s hard to tell with the mask on. “Thank you. I don’t regret this. In fact, I wish things could be different.”
“This isn’t over, kitten, but for now, I’ll let you run.” He takes a step back, letting me slip by him, but I pause when I make it to the doorway of the balcony. “Run while you can.” His voice is low, but it’s like he’s shouted it in my soul.
That’s when I turn and flee.
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