Chapter 28

Ariela

"You even want to marry her, so don't blame me." The woman had a fighting spirit. If possible, I would get some popcorn. I just didn't dare move. I only allowed myself to breathe.

However, I stopped the next moment because Aramis's gaze landed on me. "Do you have a problem with the wedding?" If I said no, I would already see the dungeon and the silver chains. He had proven that he didn't do things by halves.

"No. What makes you think that?" Surprisingly, there was no hint of sarcasm in my voice, even though it was omnipresent.

The king pointed at me and turned back to his sister. "You see, she wants it." Tiana snorted but stepped aside. So she left me to the monster.

With a clear throat, I stood up and asked, "How can I possibly help?"

"By coming with me." His commanding tone demanded that I resist. Every fiber in me screamed for it. Nevertheless, I put one foot in front of the other and answered: "When asked politely, ever