Chapter 20
Reina sat on the edge of the small bed, her knees drawn to her chest, eyes darting toward the door every time she heard a creak in the corridor. Her breath came in shallow, anxious bursts.
Rylan suddenly burst through the door. “We’re getting married today, whether you like it or not!” he shouted as he pulled her out of the room by one hand.
“No! I won’t. I refused your proposal—leave me alone!”
“I told you, you have no option. I dictate what will happen and how, so quit the fighting and come with me.”
He lifted her up onto his shoulders and forcefully carried her downstairs.
Reina kept fighting and kicking.
In the middle of the compound, there was already a priest standing. He looked like he had been forced to be there.
“Marta! You’re going to dress her up right now. Th
