Reanna forced herself not to flinch as Sebastian's hand came to rest on her back as a lovers would. She had decided since there was nothing she could do to change her fate, just yet, that she would for the moment at least, go along with his plan until Edwina was safe. She vowed, however, that she would not give Sebastian the satisfaction of seeing her defeated despite the fact that at the minute she felt as much. So Reanna walked with her head held high, back straight, and a false air of confidence and power as they entered the Palaces courtyard. " Your strength is remarkable...most women would be a hysteric mess by now, given the circumstances," Sebastian complimented as his hand began to gently rub Reanna's back. " Well, I am not most women. Although I can't blame them, being forced i

