At the bridal shop, I saw fresh dark marks across my sister’s back. She whispered, “If I cancel, his father will ruin us.” I kissed her cheek and said, “Then we won’t cancel.” But by morning, the groom had no idea who was waiting at the aisle.

carved from stone.

Victor stood.

“What is the meaning of this?”

Naomi did not even look at him.

“Elian Vale, you are under arrest for assault, witness intimidation, and conspiracy to commit extortion.”

Elian laughed.

“This is insane.”

Two agents took his arms.

His mask cracked.

“Mara, tell them this is insane.”

Mara lifted her chin.

“I already told them the truth.continue reading …