Chapter 97

Everywhere was silent. Would Diana say no to Calhoun? Could she say no? And for the first time in his life, Calhoun felt anxious, somewhat scared of what would happen in the next second. He looked up expectantly at Diana and when she shook her head slowly, his eyes showed the fears he had.

Diana saw them and she truly realized that Calhoun was deeply and madly in love with her. If she said no, he could go on a killing spree and then if she came back to say yes to him, he would never believe it was out of love.

She took out her left hand and raised it to him. Calhoun let out a breath he didn't know he was holding and he slipped the ring onto her finger.

"It's not like I have a choice though," Diana said. "But even if I did, I would still choose to marry you."

Calhoun chuckled and stood to his feet. He still held her hands in his and he raised it to the crowd.

"Behold, the future queen of Wisteria!" He announced. "And my wife."

Diana leaned into him, fighting the grin that wanted to spr