The ten-second timer on Killian’s phone screen pulsed like a ticking bomb, counting down the cost of my brother’s life.“Seven seconds, Aria,” Killian murmured, his breath scorching against the sensitive column of my neck. His thumb slid up to the hollow of my throat, feeling the desperate flutter of my pulse. “Decide. Right now.”“I’ll do it,” I whispered, the words burning in my chest. “I’ll be your bride.”Killian’s dark eyes locked onto mine, a cold, triumph-filled gleam dancing in their depths. Without a word, he tucked his phone back into his tailored jacket, reached down, and gripped my hand. His fingers locked through mine with a crushing, possessive force, leaving no room for escape.He dragged me toward the grand mahogany doors of the sanctuary. The heavy doors swung open, exposing us to a sea of flashing cameras, whispering elite guests, and the ominous hum of a organ pipe playing a dark, slow march.Every eye in the room landed on us. I held my chin high, schooling m
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