"This can't be happening.. this can't be happening!" Anna lamented, tears pouring down her cheeks like rivers. Seeing herself in that wedding dress in front of the mirror brought her nothing but pain and heartbreak. Her life was crumbling right in front of her and she couldn't do anything about it.
Darian's men had bundled her into their car and drove her to the magnificent mansion that she was currently in. The house was truly one of the most beautiful buildings she had ever seen but inside of it was dark and so was everyone in it.
The maids all had gloomy expressions on their faces, even as they dressed her up for the wedding, they didn't speak, they didn't smile. The guards and other workers didn't have welcoming spirits either. Anna was confused at this point, why is everyone so gloomy?
"I can't do this." She wiped her tears and bit her lip. When she remembered that her family's life was in danger, she had to muster the courage to go ahead with the wedding even if it was against her will.
"Miss." One of the maids entered her room with her neck bent.
"The ceremony has begun." She announced and Anna's heart sank into her stomach. She was at the brink of tears but held them back and gave a nod.
"Kindly follow me." The maid said and turned around, leaving the room. Anna took a deep and long breath before walking behind the maid.
They left the room and entered the dark hallway. There were so many windows but none of them were opened, the musty scent of the place made Anna sick to her stomach. They came by a staircase that led straight to the room where the wedding was taking place.
"Come on." The maid encouraged her.
"I don't want to do this." Anna suddenly whispered, clenching her fists.
"I wish you didn't have to either." The maid, who should be in her early forties, shook her head and took Anna's hand. She led her downstairs and she came face to face with Darian again.
He was still wearing the same clothes as earlier, a priest was standing in front of him and only the five guards were in attendance. She looked at him with disdain and hate. The maid let go of her hand and left in a hurry while Darian walked up to her trembling figure.
"Come on." He smirked, grabbing her hand and dragging her to stand in front of the priest.
"We have gathered here today for…" the priest began but Darian cut him off immediately with a stern frown.
"Cut that crap and wed us immediately." He snapped at the scared priest.
"I'm sorry. Do you Darian, take Anna to be your lawfully wedded wife?" The priest rushed his words. No one liked to get on Darian's nerves.
"I do."
"And do you Anna, take Darian to be your lawfully wedded husband?"
Anna hesitated, she couldn't find her voice as the tears created a lump in her throat. How on earth did everything go so terribly wrong? Now she's here in front of a stranger, about to be married to him.
"She does!" Darian quickly answered and Anna was shocked.
"Um.. okay, I pronounce you husband and wife." The priest said.
"You may kiss the bride."
Darian smirked and grabbed Anna's hair, pulling it backwards, she let out a shriek and winced from the pain. He pulled her to himself and kissed her so rough that she started to bleed off the corner of her lips.
The priest felt so bad for Anna but there was nothing that could be done to stop Darian. He wasn't just filthy rich, he was renowned and powerful, having allies in the armed forces and in the government. He saw himself as a mini god, being the arrogant and proud man he was.
The wedding ended just like that and Darian instructed the maids to take Anna to their room while he went to attend to some important work.
The maids undressed Anna, gave her a bath and dressed her again in a silky night gown. They were brushing her hair and treating the wound on her lips when she decided to ask them a question that had been on her mind.
"Tell me, why is Darian like this? You all should know." She sniffed, her heart pounding from fear, she had no idea what to expect.
"I think you just stay out of his business and do whatever he asks you. That's the best way to avoid his wrath." One of them answered coldly.
They finished with her and started leaving one by one. One of them stayed behind and went to sit with Anna.
"I'm sorry you're in this situation Anna. You really don't deserve this, this is your father's fault." She started. Anna just gazed at her without a word.
"But Darian can choose not to be this cruel." She sniffed.
"But he is, and nobody knows. I'm sorry. But I am here if you need any consolation. I'll help you in any way I can. My name is Danielle." She smiled.
Danielle was a cute redhead who should be in her twenties. She had a petite but beautiful body.
"Thank you Danielle." Anna forced a smile.
Danielle left the room, leaving Anna in anticipation of what would happen that night. She waited for so long but eventually fell asleep after crying her eyes out.
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Anna flinched awake when she felt a hand caressing her thighs. She opened her eyes and met Darian's lustful stare. She put her arms around herself in fear, watching his every move.
"I like it when my prey is scared, it gives me strength." He whispered devilishly.
Prey? Did he just call her prey? Anna was in shock.
"Don't try to resist because I will not hesitate to chain you to this bed and have my way." He warned and before she could process what he just said, he pulled her by her leg, making her fall on the bed.
"Please don't.. please." She began to cry, seeing how helpless she was.
Darian ignored her and went ahead to tear her gown, leaving her nude in front of him. Anna tried to cover up with her hands with tears streaming down her cheeks but it was useless. He grabbed her boobs roughly and squeezed them as harshly as he could, making her scream in pain.
Anna yelled, cried and tried to push him away but he only got annoyed and brought out his chains.
"Please.. please no. I'm sorry. I'll be quiet please!" She pleaded.
"I warned you.. it's too late now." He chuckled and proceeded to chain her legs and hands to the sides of the bed. He placed a cloth in her mouth and watched her suffer. Anna wished for death instead of this.
"Now.. let's explore this beautiful body of yours." He grinned and got rid of his shorts, a hard grin on his face. Anna's eyes widened in shock.
"Ah…" he moaned as he thrust into her very slowly. Almost immediately, he saw blood running down her thighs and his eyes widened. Anna was screaming with all her might but her screams couldn't be heard with the cloth in her mouth.
"Wait.. you're a virgin?"