Dear Barrister Thorne

"Crawlway Estate,

Frankfurt,

Germany,

Dear Lover, I'm to be married to a man three times my age, my Parents discovered the letters and to them it's something so disgraceful for an unmarried woman to engage in unscrupulous activities. I can't marry another because I have pledged myself to be yours forever, please save me. I will give myself to you completely if you save me and take me away from this town:

   From Lanarai Kensly

   No. 5 Saint Harmon Road

   Rhine Westphalia"

I stared at the man strolling into the church, tall and commanding in his black suit with his silver hair roughly combed and deep blue eyes trained on me.

That wasn't Noah, that was a man I should have no business with......

 Herman Liechenberg, a descendant of a long line of influential "Business Men" and Owner of the Merge Corp. Everyone in Germany knew him.

He stopped just in front of me, wiping my tear stained face with his thumb and sucking it afterwards "I'm sorry for coming late My Angel"

His eyes sparkled as he stroked my cheek with his thumb "You look even more beautiful than I had imagined "

My mouth opened but no words came out. His eyes held mine in an intense stare, it was hard for me to move away from him.

 "To what do we owe this pleasant..... visit. It's not everyday a man of your calibre steps in places like this. Well except you havr business here" Dad said standing between us and pushing me behind him

"I'm not very pleased to be in your turf Pastor Peter Kensly" His tone held a tinge of mockery

He lifted the letter high enough for everyone to see "But my angel asked and I came"

My Dad's back straightened, recognition settling in as he looked back at me "You're involved with a man like this?"

I shook my head "th..there's a misunderstanding " I whispered

 My letters were sent to Noah, certainly there was a mixup somewhere.

Why was the letter in Herman's hands.

"I don't see a mixup anywhere" He glanced down at his watch "I'm the recipient of all your letters my angel"

"But... I... the letters were not for you"

He nodded looking at his watch again "I know but I'll let you decide My Angel if you want to come with me or not, I'm not very fond of using force"

For a moment, time paused as I mentally weighed my options. I looked at Nyrah and she immediately shook her head in disagreement

"No" My voice came out shaky "I... I ca.. can't go with you"

 I did not want this marriage but I was not desperate enough to follow a man who's name was whispered in the dark because of his capabilities.

He nodded then gestured for one of his men who handed him a pair of black latex gloves.

"It was nice having you here but I'll suggest you take your leave since clearly my daughter is unwilling to go with you" Dad gestured to the door

 Everything happened so fast, before I could blink Herman's fist connected with my father's face sending him to the side. A sickening crunch echoed through the quiet hall.

 "Father " I screamed.

One of his men grabbed my upper arm before I could make it to my father while the people screamed and scrambled to safety.

Mum rushed forward to help Dad up while Herman stalked towards Michael. Herman's men had already forced him to his knees.

"You should never have laid your filthy hands on her" Herman stood behind him and slit his throat in one swift move.

I washed in horror as Michael slumped to the ground after chocking on his own blood then Herman strolled to me.

He took off his gloves "You asked me to come rescue you and I'm here to do just that"

I sobbed "No... It's not for you"

I could not go with him, I literally just saw him killing a man for no justifiable reason.

 "I might not be fond of using force but I don't mind using it when necessary " He said in a low dangerous tone before dragging me away.

 "Let me go" I screamed and pulled but his grip was too firm to get away from.

 He pushed me into a parked SUV before ordering one of his men in German to beat someone to death.

My heart leaped to my throat, I did not want my father dead so I tried again to get out of the car but his arm was on my waist pulling me back before I could even take a step.

I still struggled to get free despite the fact that my back was pressed against him

 "I prepared for you resistance"

I felt a pinch on the side of my neck and my vision went blurry, my head heavy and fuzzy. The last thing I saw before blacking out was Herman smirking.

I woke up feeling soft velvet around me and a hushed conversation. Herman stood next to a massive floor to ceiling window with his phone pressed to his ear.

 "The Shipping authorities are not the issue here, it's that shit head lawyer on my tail" He said in a low voice swirling the cup of ombre liquid

My head was throbbing so bad and my throat felt raw and dry, I tried clearing my throat to ease the rawness.

 He turned "My Angel, you're awake"

"Where am I" I got out of the bed

"We will talk about it later tonight" He said to the person on the phone before ending the call

"You're at home my Angel"

Herman sat me back down gently on the bed but there was nothing gentle about the way he looked at me.

"Please don't kill my father" my voice croaked

 He poured a glass of water for me and I gulped it down greedily before letting out a sigh then he grabbed my jaw and pulled my face so close to his

"I don't like it when you plead for any man, especially a man that hurt you"

"He's still my father!"

He nodded "I can promise not to hurt him as long as you behave"

I sighed in relief "I'll do anything, just don't hurt the people I love"

He placed a finger on my lip "Okay then, take off your dress"

"What?" My mouth fell wide open

He smirked removing his buttons slowly "Take off your dress Angel or I'll take it off for you"