Chapter 55. Telling Them

Harlyn

The room falls quiet, and Wayne looks at me. It's clear he is thinking I'm joking, but I'm not. I want to do it tomorrow to prove to Stefan how little he owns me. Everyone is watching, in shock, clearly wondering if they heard me right. They did. I will marry Wayne tomorrow.

"Say that again?" he asks, and I laugh slightly; his arms stay wrapped around my body as he peers into my eyes, waiting for confirmation.

"Let's get married tomorrow," I say again, unable to contain the smile that spreads across my face. I see the shock flashing in his eyes. I don't want to wait; what is the point in waiting anyway?

"For real? I know you agreed, but I assumed you would wait. Only do this, my love, if you are completely sure." He stands shocked. Even though I agreed to marry him here, I knew in his mind he thought it wouldn't happen.

He is still thinking I'm about to walk away from this, b