Contract marriage: I am the daughter of my husband's enemy
“To fulfil my promise, because I am a man of my word.”
“Or, that’s what you want people to believe.”
He smirks, “You learn fast.”
He unfolds the napkin, and my mouth goes a bit slack. It’s silver, and in the middle is a ruby shaped into a rose flower. So beautiful.
“It’s supposed to be a promise ring. One I would exchange for an engagement one, but today is, well, the engagement party.” He holds it between his fingers and scowls. “If you don’t like it, I can always return it and…”