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Wedding Night (2)

Penulis: Golden Butterfly
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ARIA

I stand motionless for several minutes, shock and humiliation warring with a cold, growing anger.

This is worse than I had imagined and more degrading than I had prepared myself for. Not just a loveless marriage, but a complete denial of my humanity, my worth, my very existence as anything other than a contract obligation.

I move to the door Xavier had indicated when I can trust my legs to support me, opening it to find a beautifully appointed suite that is nonetheless clearly secondary to the master bedroom.

It is smaller with fewer windows decorated in muted tones that wouldn't draw attention. A place designed for invisibility, for someone to be tucked away when not needed for public display.

I close the door without entering and turn back to the master suite. If Xavier wants me invisible, I will become so. However, not before understanding exactly what I'm dealing with, what weapons might be available in this cold war he has declared.

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Thank you, K.C. and J.P., for being the first to contribute your gems to this story. :)

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KierraC
Your very welcome! Claim your life back Aria and show Xavier the rare gem he’s missing out on and what you can really do…
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zeezie
go girlllllll
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