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Chapter 1: Her Mission

The necklace pricked my skin, it's rough edges unlike any I've worn. I took it off, unaware he was right behind me. "Put it back on," he said calmly. I shivered. Terrified, but glad he didn't hit me. I wouldn't want to get a bruise on my day of reckoning. My special day... I stood in my walk-in closet, still in my robe. Streams of water flowing from the tips of my hair onto the white marble floor. "Don't take it off again." I headed slowly towards my bed, holding my breath. The burgundy dress I held grazed the hem of the others on the rack. I stared at my almond-shaped nails reminding myself that fear was a luxury I couldn't afford. "I see you're eager to get rid of me princess... It won't happen." Today was the day I'd finally escape this prison called engagement. The plan was simple: Meet Damon Grey, seduce him, marry him, then father wouldn't lose his assets. My reward? Freedom. I gazed at the dinner dress, low-cut, thigh slit. He picked it out. It was his favourite. Dam

Chapter 2: Her Decision.

The cool atmosphere fractured, replaced by a wave of uneasy concern. Each individual exchanging looks with one another. The room went quiet. I could hear their eyes roving round the room. Everyone watched silently as the drama unfolded. "Who was this man? and why was he so aggressive to his wife?." Lots of questions flooded the large hall. The looks I received made my legs shake. I snapped back to reality, did he just say "marry me?" Brian's eyes widened. His cheek red. Blood dripped from the corner of his mouth where the punches landed. He gritted his teeth ready to retaliate. I looked around hoping someone would step in. I saw the security personnel stand at a distance. I walked towards one of them, "Please!, stop them." The bulky man hesitated. Rex turned and signalled to him, snapping his fingers. The personnel rushed over and dragged Brian by the collar. Rex signalled for him to stop. He took a few steps back. I heard a camera shuttle. Brian hesitated, seemingly wit

Chapter 3: Her Plan.

I sat in Liliana's car, the warm blanket felt like safety. For now, I was free. No more Brian. The vanilla scent in her car calmed my heart—it felt like home. Something I hadn't felt in too long. My memory flashed to all the times she saved me. From when we were kids to now, as adults. I took a deep breath. "Lily..." "Yes?" "Am I safe now?" She smiled briefly. The kind that revealed everything she wasn't saying. We both knew it couldn't be over so easily. My phone buzzed, I was startled. "Don't." she said reaching for the phone. "It couldn't be..." "It's him." "I have to see what he wants." Against her order, I opened the message. It was a two-paged document. I read through it. My face ran cold. Like the all blood in it drained. My fingers were trembling so badly I had to press them into my thigh to steady them. Liliana parked the car. "It's a document right?" "I, I don't understand Lily," I stared at the document and the part written boldly stared back at me. My h

Chapter 4: His Deal.

Damon's POV I was still dripping from the shower when her text came in. I'd been expecting it. I knew who she was long before she knew me. I knew her name. I'd seen the bruises she hid under all the make up. She needed me. The party wasn't our beginning. It was just the first time she'd known I existed. The first time I stood close enough to her for her to feel it. When I saw her at the party, I knew I had only one chance. I waited quietly for two years for her— for the moment she'd run out of options. "Hi Aurora" I texted, and added a smirk emoji. I teased her. A smile escaped my lips. There was something about her, calculating, restrained, familiar, in a way that unsettled me. My navy blue robe clung to me tightly the way I imagined she would. When she told me she was married, I knew exactly what stood between us. Her father's contract. Mr Borealis was my father's nemesis. A name so forbidden in our household. He was the man that stood dangerously in my father's way.

Chapter 5: Wedding Blues.

Aurora The clock ticked—each second carving away at what little hope I had left. I drove fast. Too fast. I hadn't even picked a dress. That was the least of my concerns. I felt nauseous. I reached into the cup holder and threw a piece of mint I found into my mouth. I had spent the last 20 minutes ignoring Brian's texts. Five of them so far. He was getting persistent. It terrified me. I heard a notification, another text. I didn't want to look at the screen but I dared to. "You have 5 minutes to get here. You know what will happen if you don't" His threats always struck a nerve. His arrogance and egoism never seemed to catch me off guard. Liliana's call came in. It startled me. "Where are you Arie?" "Meet me at Grey Weston estate, I sent the full address to you" A pause. "How about your dress?" "Just pick something off the rack." Another pause, longer this time. "Arie stay safe. No matter what happens, you've got my support" I swallowed. "I love you Lily" Before s

Chapter 6: After The Wedding.

I froze. The words echoed in my ears.If it weren't for my fear of returning to Brian, I wouldn't run.I turned slowly to look at the audience. I held my shaky breath.Damon squeezed my hand, a subtle yet kind reminder that he was still there.We waited for the person to come forward. For a minute the gathering was silent.The priest repeated the question. I hated him for that—father forgive me.Still, no response.Suddenly, a woman slowly got up. All eyes were on her."I, I'm sorry. My son. He's just a child. He didn't mean to interrupt. We're so sorry aren't we?" she motioned to the small child who nodded in response.Damon nodded.I smiled faintly.He was lucky I loved children.The next parts flowed perfectly until it was time for our vows."May the couple please share their vows"I gulped. A sweat trickled down my forehead.Damon brought out a piece of paper."What?. You've got to be kidding"I didn't dare say it out loud.I turned to face Liliana, she smiled.I raised my eyebrow

Chapter 7: Welcome Mrs Grey!

I stood, frozen.I had an idea who it might be but I was conflicted.Was it Brian? or was it the woman in the red dress?I typed but before I could send the text, the line was disconnected.I exclaimed and swore.My hands lay akimbo on my waist, I held the phone against it and thought deeply about what I had just seen.Before I could think of the next line of action, I heard footsteps.Damon.I didn't want him to think otherwise. So, I unlocked the door, rushed towards the bed and pretended to be asleep.In the nick of time, I turned off my phone. ....I woke up with all the muscles of my body aching badly. The aches and pains were familiar. I had probably slept in a terrible position again.Wait, had Damon seen me like that?.I hastily got up, adjusted my hair and wiped off the rheum in the corner of my eye.I searched the room but didn't see him. I sighed in relief.I was about to make my way back to sleep when I heard his voice come fr

Chapter 8: Who is she?

The smile on her face was chilling. I slowly looked over to Liliana. She appeared confused."Why's everyone silent?" She questioned.I gulped."Hello Lara, you've met Aurora. That's her sister Liliana." Damon said."Yes! I think I know them, aren't they the corrupt man's daughters?""Excuse you?!" Liliana snapped.Lara's lips curved into a smile. "Oh." She looked over at Damon and walked closer to him."I must've been mistaken." She paused."Aren't you the woman that got slapped at the party?"Liliana dropped the spoon abruptly.I stole a glance at Damon. His jaw tightened."I mean, the humiliation didn't really faze you. You stood in between two grown men and later abandoned your fiance last minute. For what? Just a few hits?"She shrugged.My pulse quickened. Every ounce of me screamed to hurt her.If not for the fact that Damon was there, I would've thrown a punch at her overly powdered face."That's enough Lara!" Damon slammed his fist on the table.The table rattled beneath his

Chapter 9: Safe or Not?

The phone lay coldly in my hands. Not warm from recent use, not buzzing. Just... cold. Heavy. As though it carried more weight than glass and metal ever should. I stared at the screen longer than necessary; my eyes skimmed the words again even though my mind refused to process them. I turned to face Liliana, who met my gaze with questioning eyes. Her eyes searched my face, sharp and alert, like she sensed the shift before I spoke. Before I even breathed differently. "What's wrong?" My throat felt dry. Tight. I tried to answer, but the words stuck, tangled in the sudden knot forming in my chest. I stretched my shaky hands towards her. Liliana noticed. Her brows pulled together as she gently took the phone from me, her fingers brushing mine. I felt the slight pause—just a fraction of a second—before she looked down at the screen. She read the message once. Then again. Her face didn’t change. No gasp. No widening of eyes. No sharp intake of breath. Nothing. That frightened m

Chapter 10: Her Stalker.

DamonShe was fast asleep. I wasn't.The room hummed softly with the low whir of the air conditioner and the faint glow of the city beyond the curtains. Her breathing was steady, unaware, unguarded. I sat at my desk, the screen of my computer reflecting off my glasses as lines of data scrolled past.Every time her phone buzzed, I got alerted. Unknown to her, our devices were connected. It wasn't difficult. Nothing ever was, when I decided it had to be done. I told myself it was temporary—just until I was sure she was safe. That was the word I used. Safe. It sounded better than watched. Better than owned.Yesterday, before I stepped into the room, I noticed a white envelope on the floor just outside our door.It didn’t belong there.The paper was thick, expensive. The kind that resisted the fingers slightly when you touched it. Her name was written neatly across the front, deliberate strokes, confident. Too confident for a mistake.I slowly hid it in my suit pocket before I entered t

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