Chapter 28

Immersed in her thoughts, she gazed out the window at the setting sun. The high heat had begun to subside, and she opened the window to breathe in fresh, cool air. Today was a long and intense day.

So that was it! She was going to get married, and there was nothing it could be done, to prevent it.

Her life as she knew it had changed radically, and there was no going back. She would get a husband by force. She felt cold and crossed her arms, rubbing her arms to warm them. She didn't want to close the window, although the cold wasn't coming from outside.

The soft knock on the door made Skye flinch slightly and turn sharply towards the door.

"Who is it?" She asked. She didn’t expect anyone.

"It's me, Talisha," came the reply.

"Come in," Skye replied as she started walking towards the door.

The door opened, and Talisha appeared with a huge smile.

"I just saw your uncle's carriage leaving and I won't hide from you that I was sad that you didn't come to say goodbye before you leave, but the