DANICA“Five minutes, Danica. Be ready outside.” Ivan's voice, sharp and commanding, seeped in from behind the door.“Almost done,” I called back, hurrying to get everything right for the last time. “I just have to brush Valerie’s hair.”Just like Ivan had said, two days ago when he barged into my room, we had a court wedding to prepare for. I paused at my reflection in the ornate mirror, my fingers sweeping over my dress to smooth non-existent creases. Anything to buy me more time.On the surface, I looked calm and my dress clung perfectly to my curves, but my eyes betrayed the turmoil brewing inside–a mix of anxiety and uncertainty that had my nerves tangled in knots. “Hey, baby,” I whispered as I knelt in front of Valerie. Her big eyes sparkled with that innocent light that made my heart ache. “Remember what Mummy told you? We’re going on a little trip. Mummy just has to sign some papers with Mr. Ivan… then we’ll come home. Okay?”“To make him my new daddy?” Valerie squeaked excit
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