Wild Epic Desires
But its beauty was tainted, perverted, as Amelia was led down the aisle in a procession of condemned souls.
Richard waited before the ostentatious archway, resplendent in his tailored tuxedo. But his eyes were those of an apex predator assessing its latest kill as Amelia approached.
On either side of the aisle, Jasmine and Bianca Richard's first cousin and sister looked on with undisguised scorn and contempt.
"Well, well, if it isn't the little wretch," Jasmine murmured loud enough for Amelia to hear. "Richard's new plaything has arrived."
Bianca asked mockingly. "Poor dear looks terrified. What's the matter, don't you feel honored to be the latest showpiece of my brother's collection?"