Chapter 103. His Father's Words

I woke alone in the room that began this whole journey. The other side of the bed is cold, and that hurts. I know we aren't meant to be together. I just hoped Marco would stay and break the rules. The light knocking has me climb from the bed. Wrapping the gown around myself, I smile.

"Morning, bride!" Felicity pulls me from the room. "Breakfast with us ladies. Then get ready." She is so fucking energetic. Sitting, we eat and talk, I look at Alice, and she keeps glancing towards the clock.

I feel fucking awful. "Alice, go." Her head shakes. "Take your dress, go, and meet us there in two hours or come back here if you have time. It's fine, honestly." I can't imagine how she feels not seeing her baby all night.

She hugs me and walks off, and I watch two soldiers leave as well. Are they following her already? Sighing, I try and forget about it for today.

"Something wrong?" Felicity looks at me.

"No, she just had arrangements. I kno