15. Disgrace

Bella was silent listening to those words. Her mind raced between wanting to accept the offer, fear of the risks she was facing, the possibility of her pride that would be crushed, and the thought of the lucrative amount of money she could earn if she accepted the offer. Above all, however, the realization that by accepting the offer she would be able to return home sooner than to comply with the contract was tempting.

"Remember! You're not in a position to refuse my wishes." As if he could read Bella's mind or even considerations that the girl was going to make, Mr. Remus again confirmed his will.

The car stopped the door ajar, exposing the marble steps of a luxury hotel. Come on down. Inside, the qadi who will marry us is waiting. We don't have much time."

Bella raised her head. Her eyes met with the cold eyes of the Master. That's when it hit her that she had no choice whatsoever to escape. The only option is to follow the safest path the ma