"Why did he leave me?" Leila wept.
Erik had come to her and told her of Sam's departure. He also told her that Brian was getting worse.
She thought her heart would break. Everything she held dear was slipping through her fingers. She knew that Sam would never hurt her, but she just couldn't understand why he would leave without saying good-bye. There were so many questions racing in her head. She just had to ask someone to answer all of the overwhelming questions.
There was a knock at her door.
Go away.
The person did not give up though. Erik opened the door and strode over to her. "Hello princess. Is everything alright?"
"Well..." she started, not wanting him to know her true feelings toward him at the moment.
"Oh, I know what it is," he said, taking a seat beside her on the bed.
"You do?" she asked. She was terrified at what he might do to her.
"Of course. The wedding is coming up soon and you are experiencing pre-wedding jitters. It's alright. You don't have to worry about a thing. I am personally taking care of everything."
She tried to smile. "Thank you. I feel much better now."
"I'm glad," said Erik, giving her a kiss on the cheek. "Now, how is the fitting for your wedding gown going?"
"Fine, I guess. I am supposed to be fitted later today."
"Good. Then I'm going to leave you alone for now. I don't want to see you in your gorgeous dress until our wedding day." With one more kiss, he left her bedchamber.
The wedding is in a week. My wedding...but not a wedding of my own choosing...a wedding empty of love.
She felt like screaming. Instead of being angry like she thought she would be, she was overwhelmed with tears yet again. She allowed her tears to fall this time, allowing her true feelings to show.
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Hidden Secrets, Hidden Past, Hidden Lives
SpiritualA lost princess, a soldier who has not spoken in eight years, and a rebellious young leader. When a blizzard brings the three of them together, their lives are changed forever as secrets from their pasts are revealed. Can they help each other find...
