The cabin smelled faintly of cedar and new paint, it was as though it had been made hurriedly to be finished for the occasion. The grounds were lined with fresh rugs, candles flickered on polished tables, and garlands of pine twined along the mantel. It should have felt warm, even welcoming, it should be the beginning of a new chapter. To Ella, all it felt like, was like a cage gilded with silver ribbons.The door shut behind her with a soft thud that seemed to sound too final. She lingered just inside, clutching the folds of her dress in both hands, uncertain whether to step farther in. Without even sparing her a glance, Cole strode past her, his boots sounded heavy against the wooden floorboards. He pulled at the collar of his ceremonial robe and carelessly tossed it onto a chair, the crest of his house sliding sideways with the motion.Ella’s heart gave a small, foolish flutter. Despite everything part of her had hoped that that maybe, just being away from the crowd, away from the
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