Elena’s POV
I had been pacing my room for the past hour, my thoughts circling around one thing—my future.
The idea of going back to my studies had been lingering in my mind ever since my conversation with Sophia. The more I thought about it, the clearer it became. I had put my dreams on hold because of this forced marriage, but I couldn't let Adrian take away everything from me.
I needed something that was mine.
But I knew what kind of reaction I would get from him. Adrian Lancaster didn’t like being questioned, let alone defied. His word was law, and he expected me to follow it without hesitation.
Yet, I had already lost too much of myself to his control.
I refused to lose more.
Taking a deep breath, I straightened my spine and made my way toward his study. Every step felt heavier
