Ilona
My fingers fidgeted in my hands as I looked out at the main gates from the patio. It was a quarter to noon, yet there was no sign of Theo. Despite all my self-pep talk the previous night, I was still terribly nervous. I had no idea what was waiting for us inside Father’s office.
Letting out a long exhale, I pulled out the long golden chain from inside my dress. At the end of it was Mother’s ring, dangling away. It was the only way I could keep her close without Father noticing her ring on my finger. Kissing it, I hid it back inside my dress and rested my hand over it.
Mother, please give me strength to face Father and stand by my mate.
A few minutes passed and then, a small commotion escalated at the main gate. My feet rushed to the source of the loud voices and tr
