Forced to Wed: A Billionaire's Demand
a
my wedd
ppiest day of my life. My wedding day is the day
ss fits like a glove. Everything I dreamed of has become tru
my lovin
ll crease your makeup," my aunt Lind
eases will make it more authentic. Yo
uation. "You always did have a way with words, dear
tart practicing my stand-up routine now.
aw the young man you are betrothed to. And I must say, he is quit
" I ask, my ir
know anything these days," she s
Oh em gee, Aunt Linda
e suspiciously
and barely forty. You and Mr. Young Eastwo
honey, that's a tempting offer, but I think I'll pass. Besides, I've had m
y fairy tale to start with someone who looks like Clint Eastwood. N
ifferent leading man aspi
rth? You know, the whole Thor vibe," I say. At this po
the Norse god type, are we? Well, dear, un
nt t
-
oft, melodic tune. My heart beats faster as I take
the altar. Dammit, I was kind of
ctly coiffed, and his piercing blue eyes sparkling with anticipation. He sta
pine. There's an intensity in his gaze, a hint o
feel trapped, like a bird with clipped wings. My dream wedding has tu
smirking, let alone smiling at his new bride. In fact, he loo
ords being spoken. My mind is a whirlwind of confusion, regret, an
ords, my gaze fixed on Vincent. He says his vows with an icy tone, an
ce you husband and wife," declares the of
It's as if he's going through the motions with a complete lack of emotion. T
s definite
the sound is hollow, drowned out by the realization
possessive. I can't help but glance at Natalie, who is sitting among the othe
ions, the toasts that feel like a mockery of my life. I catch gl
thing feels
is hand towards me. Reluctantly, I place my hand in
he pulls me closer to him. "Are you going t
barely came up to his chest as we danced. The way he towers over me makes me feel
s narrowing. "Get used to it, sweetheart. You'r
rying to play along. The dance feels like an eternity, and a
as quickly as I could. I find Natalie among the sea o
feel it," I hiss under my br
er head. "You ar
g? He looks like he's
, it's just wedding jitters. Vincent may be a bit
ice. And did you see the way he kissed me at the altar? It was like being kis
day at the bridal store? That
e a catchy tune stuck on repeat. And when night came, my dreams were filled with steamy scenes starring us. I woke
he confusing mix of desire and fear that lingers within me. "That doesn't matter now. There's someth
. "Look, I understand that you're scared an
rning back now. I made my bed, and now I have to
he crowded dance floor and make my w
racing, trying to make sense of everything that has happened. Who is this man
around, and there stands Vincent, his face vo
e?" I as
tel. Where we will spend our fir
more, you