Chapter 5

Dimitri walked across the room and lay down on the bed, took a deep breath and closed his eyes. He stood there silently, eyes closed for several minutes as I watched him.

"Then? Don't you want to ask any more questions, princess?" he asked, breaking the long silence.

I walked over to the window, trying to keep some distance between us.

"Why are you kidnapping me?"

"I'm not kidnapping you, you're running away with me because you're in love."

I glared at him in frustration.

"Okay, Princess, you don't have to make that sad face. I am kidnapping you to become my wife."

"And why didn't you fight for my hand? There was only one man missing and you with that gift that makes people obey you, he wouldn't stand a chance. It's not too late to earn my hand honestly," I said,