Marrying a Monster by Choice
Sharp, high-pitched screams continued intermittently throughout the night, but since the Dawsons lived in the farthest corner of the village, hardly anyone noticed.
Even if someone did hear, Theo's notorious thug-like reputation meant that they would still pretend not to notice.
The screams didn't stop until the day Rosa returned to Dad and Mom's house. According to village custom, newlyweds would visit the bride's family three days after the wedding.
That day, Rosa went home alone, empty-handed. The moment she saw Mom, the tears she had been holding back for days spilled uncontrollably.