Chapter 31

Ariela

He left my statement uncommented and said instead: "I was informed earlier that the rings are ready. Tomorrow our marriage will be official." I nodded and took a step back from the table to get some distance. "My joy knows no bounds."

He stood up from his seat, which made me uneasy. Aramis could happily stay seated, especially behind the desk.

To escape the situation, I explained, "If it's so hasty, I'd better go to Tiana's. Maybe she has a suitable dress in her closet. I'm under time pressure now."

He started moving and with every step my fear grew, but I tried to hide it. No matter how much I wanted to back away, I stayed standing.

He pointed to the door and said: "You can also look for an outfit in your closet. I'll accompany you there." Anything but that. And he probably meant the closet in our bedroom. I pulled out the first excuse I could think of. "The groom shouldn't see the bride in her dress beforehand. That's supposed