Bella's POV. I had been having a kind of out-of-the-world experience for some hours now. I paced until my leg was cramped, sat down in my bed, and rubbed my calf until it became red and swollen. I was frustrated, a feeling I detested most. Why won't I? Edmond had shown every intention of forcing himself on me, and he specifically said it tonight. "I will check on you tonight, little princess. You have caught my lustful heart and I need to satisfy my curiosity. Curiosity...damn him! But what can I do? Wait for D'Mathew to appear. I was supposed to wait for him here but he just seemed not to be coming. The chapel bell had sounded eleven times some minutes ago, it will be another day in a few minutes. Edmond will be here any moment to ravish me. Or, I thought, rising quickly, I could try to escape myself. The door may not be locked. Maybe I'd slipped past the guards and through the street.,.. It was ridiculous and I knew it, but I gave it a try. Alas, the door was locked and no amo
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