Book 4: Marrying for Love

Sydney's POV

His words had sent a shiver down my spine. Was this what I wanted? It was like escaping from one hellhole and falling into another. But I was confused about Killian’s hot and cold behavior towards me. One moment, he was tender, and the next, he was aloof, like he hated me. To some extent, I could understand that his mood swings depended on my dad, but I was helpless. I had warned him about these repercussions. 

It was true my dad was overdoing it, but how could I stop him? It would have been a different story if my dad had loved me. If he were concerned about my welfare and wanted to rescue me, I would have returned home. But I knew the grim reality. He wanted me back for the business alliance with Rafael Ortiz through me. I would do anything to avoid marrying the man. 

I released a sigh and put on the wedding dress Killian had bought for me. It was an elegant A-line, sleeveless gown with an embellished sweetheart neckline. T