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“Soon, sweetheart. I’m claiming all of you.” I release my fingers with a pop. “Promise?” A dark chuckle fills the other end. “Oh, I promise.”
I only agreed to play along because he threatened to take it out on Elsa. While I’m fine with declaring war on Jonathan, I won’t watch him use her as a subject of destruction. He’ll have to go through me first.
I need to go back and fuck the three of them up for even thinking I’d leave Elsa. That will only happen after death. Even then, I might make a deal with the devil so I can haunt her from afar. What? I have to protect her.
After our momentary — and fucked up — separation, Elsa has become more liberated about her sexuality and pleasure. She even texted me she’s been thinking about me in class.
However, she never mentioned her mother or the promise she made me.
A huge chunk of her memory is still missing, and I think I know exactly how to get it back. It’s a drastic method, but it’s all I have. She asked me to tell her everything, and I will. Just not in the traditional way.
Elsa will never be whole unless she remembers what happened that night. She’ll never fully accept me unless she remembers our bloody past. After all, it was all because of me. She might have erased her memory due to all the trauma she lived through, but I was the final nail in the coffin. If she hadn’t done what she did, maybe things would’ve been different.
either he shot her or her mom did and he ran away
“What have you done?” I rise to my feet. “I swear if you hurt her —” “I don’t need to hurt her. I only need her away from you.” My left eye twitches. “What the fuck did you do, Jonathan?”
“If I can’t keep you away from her; I’ll keep her away from you.” He motions ahead. “Ethan has just accepted to marry his daughter to Earl Edric Astor’s son. You can go back to England now. Congratulate Elsa on my behalf.”
WHAT.
Earl Edric Astor’s son. Fuck no. A heavy weight settles on my chest as I slip out of the office without a word. Elsa is mine. Fucking mine. It’s time the world learns that fact.
Honestly, ronan is probably the best one out of the horsemen bc he will keep her laughing but also not do anything yk?
Dad and Agnus sip their coffees in silence. Knox appears thoughtful. Teal’s brows are pinched together in… confusion? Anger?
Right i forgot her a ronan have their whole thing
I check my phone. My stomach falls when I find no texts from Aiden. For some reason, I want to talk to him right now.
I’ve been barely keeping myself sane this entire week.
I didn’t know how much I needed Aiden in my life until he was gone.
With the time difference, we could only text at odd times of the night. It’s not nearly enough. The thought that we’ll be permanently separated at the end of this year brings a taste of nausea to my throat.
but nothing and no one can take up Aiden’s place. He’s been a constant in my life since the beginning of the year, and now that he’s gone, it’s pure torture.
The idea doesn’t even sit straight before my brain completely revolts against it. Ronan is my friend and I really like his goofiness, but that’s it. That’s all. He’s not the one I dream about. He’s not the one I’ve been yearning for, feeling all empty and miserable.
“Earl Astor said Ronan will agree to anything he asks of him.” Oh, God. I’m going to be sick.
“I’ll never force you to do anything, you know that, right, princess?” Oh. Thank God. I want to help Dad, but I’ll never agree to an arranged marriage.
I want to marry someone I love. Someone who flips my world upside down by just being there. Someone like Aiden.
I’m tempted to tell him ‘no’ straight away, but the look in his eyes stops me. It’s not pleading, but it’s close to… desperation. Dad needs this alliance. It hurts me to think about killing all his hopes at once. I need a lot more courage than I have right now.
What’s the best way to refuse Dad’s offer without being a complete bitch?
Father just said I’m getting married to you. I hit the jackpot! Think about the number of threesomes we’ll have, Ellie. Even Kimmy will be game to join if you’re my wife. Le paradis est juste ici.”
I narrow my eyes as if he can see me. “Why do you sound so happy?”
“Because I am! I’ve been imagining the look on King’s face when he finds out you’re my fiancé.” He hums. “You think I’ll be able to catch his expression on came...
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“I’ll ask Knight or Nash to film it, then. I’m leaving a legacy behind. Oh, and a fortune. You’ll be one of those lethally rich widows who dresses in black and has three black cats.” I laugh, stopping near the corner. “You’re such a twa...
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It’s written in my birth certificate that I’ll have an arranged marriage. I’m lucky it’s with you and not with some snob that will suck the life out of my bones. You know how fucking scary that is?”
I never thought Ronan would have these types of worries. He’s always so playful and carefree, no one sees the weight he carries on his shoulders.
“King, that lucky bastard, came first. Fucker. However, I’m not allowed to refuse the engagement from my side. You have to be the one to stab your sword straight to my virgin heart.”
“You’re such a dork.” I laugh. “And you have such an awful taste in men,” Ronan mocks with an edge of drama. “Now if you excuse me, I’m going to nurse my broken heart with some weed and a girl — or two.” I hung up with a smile.
“I can’t do an arranged marriage when I already have someone else in my heart.” “That’s why it’s better to have no one in your heart. Those who show weakness lose.” “It depends on who you show that weakness to, Teal.”
The moment I step outside, a strong hand wraps around my mouth. I gasp, but the sound is drowned into the skin. The hard, strong skin I recognise.
he picks me up and throws me over his shoulder like a caveman. Squealing, I hold on to his back with both hands. “W-what are you doing, Aiden?” “I’m kidnapping you, sweetheart. It’s been long overdue.”
EEEYAASYAASSAAYYASS
How does someone react when they’re kidnapped? It’s not like I have the manual or something. Considering my relationship with Aiden, I should’ve probably bought the thing. Deep down, I knew he’d do this someday. I knew he’d give the world his middle finger and whisk me away on his black horse.
Aiden’s complete concentration is on the road. There’s no tick in his jaw or a twitch in his left eye. If I didn’t know better, I would say he appears serene. Peaceful even.
