ZARYA ROGOV I'd been in this room ever since I entered this cursed mansion. Except the butler, who came in with the breakfast and lunch, no one stepped into the room. The food remained untouched in the corner, the hunger was long gone. The tears no longer burned my eyes, though my heart continued to bleed. I didn't know if I should blame the circumstances or myself for getting stuck with a man I would never like to cross paths with. The sudden knock at the door had me raising my head, which was resting on my knees. I didn't answer, and they didn't wait for my permission either before opening the door. It was Alek. He wasn't here with dinner this time. As the man stepped inside, his gaze first landed on the untouched food in the corner and then on the wedding ring lying right next t

