Angela's Sacrifice

My first marriage soon forced me to save my family from debt and shame as a noble family with no significant value since my father had terrible business habits. I was so excited after seeing my future first husband. He was dashing, gentle, and kind to me and showed me attention that I lacked from my family growing up only in hours of being around each other. That all came crashing down when he told me these words.

"Angela, I have a lover. I only need an heir from both of us, and you and I can divorce. You and I are the same. Imprisoned in this life of nobility. We can both be free."

I have lost my family and now my first husband. I was alone. But I didn't want to give up. I had to survive and be free. I took the offer and produced an heir for him now; I would be free to live my life.

However, my freedom was short-lived. In the dark stood a man stronger, rugged, and more handsome than my first husband on a large intimidating black stallion.

"You are my wife now."

"I will not be forced into another marriage!"

"The deal has already been secured. You have no other choice."

"I will have my freedom!"

"You may do all you want, Angela, but you will always be my wife."

My wish to be free was quickly diminished and replaced with love and lust. Everything I had hoped for my first husband now was given to me by my second husband.

But will I finally have a happy marriage? Or will I be considered a traitor and marked for treason?