The officers left without taking any statements. They even warned Joshua not to mess with Mr. Knight."Josh," She whispered in a small voice, placing her hand on his shoulder, he rubbed his face looking up at her with that stressed look on his face."Where did you go on that Saturday night?" She asked."The Black Palace restaurant," He answered."Who was your date?" "Sasha. Why are you asking this?""Nothing. Here, take your medicines and go to sleep," She said, handing him his medicines. He gulped them down but grabbed her wrist getting her attention."Where are you going?" He asked."I'm going to work. I'll be doing a full-time job at Smith's for a few days or else I'll look for another job," She said and he shook his head."No. You need to leave Evelyn. I won't be able to protect you in this condition. That bastard has links in the police department. I don't understand why he's after me and I can't let you be at risk for the time being," He was saying when his eyes widened slightl

"You shouldn't be sleeping so carelessly, Evelyn," the way he said her name had goosebumps of terror rising on her flesh as her eyes bounced around for anything she could use as a weapon and could escape."H...how did y...you get in?" She breathed shakily and he tilted his head. He was still crouching in front of her looking scary as ever."I've my ways," He said casually. "W...why are you here?" She asked as her mind processed a plan to save herself. If he tried anything she would run into the kitchen and grab a knife. But she has to be faster because if he caught her she would be dead.He sighed before getting up to his mighty height. She gulped as her neck craned up looking at him. He slipped his hands into his pants pocket while peering down at her calmly."Why, you ask. Can't I even meet my soon-to-be wife?" He mused and his casual tone made her heart stutter in fear.The shock of his sudden presence was slowly fading away as she got up from the couch and abruptly stepped to her

Her heartbeat skipped for a fraction of a terrifying second before it started beating again at an abnormal pace. Her arms around Josh tightened and she didn't dare to move or even breathe.From the bottom of her heart, she prayed for it to be an illusion. Or perhaps she was so scared that she had lost her mind and was hearing things but who was she kidding?She noticed how Joshua's eyes widened in absolute shock and he wasn't even blinking.The heavy footsteps were like the knock of death as a man rounded the bench and came to stand in front of them. Her eyes were fixed on the ground where she saw those shiny black boots."What a beautiful sight," That deep raspy voice caused her insides to churn in fear. She could recognize that voice anywhere.The trepidation that coursed through her veins was too much as she was paralyzed at her place.Evelyn grasped back to reality when Joshua sprang up to his feet as her coat that was on his shoulder pooled the ground at his feet.Joshua took a s

Her eyelids felt as if tons of weight were placed on them. Her whole body ached but her head throbbed painfully. A muffled groan left her lips as she rubbed her forehead and then her fingers massaged her temple to ease the pain. She slowly opened her eyes and blinked twice to clear the blurry vision. Her brows furrowed and her eyes widened slightly when she saw her reflection in the mirror that was on the ceiling. What was this place? She touched the silk sheets under her and then like a thunderbolt everything came back as the memories flashed in her head like a reel and tears gathered in her eyes. Evelyn sprang up from the bed only to stumble because of the dizziness, she winced as her head pounded. She noticed the cool tiled floor under her and her eyes swept around. She barely registered the King sized bed and the gray walls before she noticed the door. Without thinking much she dashed towards the door and to her relief, it was unlocked. Stepping out she was greeted by the vast

Maxwell was at her door in the afternoon as he escorted her to one of the best salons. The beautician over there was already informed about Evelyn's arrival as Axel has booked a slot for her. She had already showered as they got to her makeup. Then she was handed her dress by the staff as she changed in the changing room. Evelyn asked for help as a girl helped in securing the hooks on her back. When she stepped out the staff was all gaping at her in awe. "You look gorgeous. No wonder Mr. Knight chose you as his wife," the beautician said as Eveyln just kept staring at the floor as they set the veil on her head. She hasn't even looked at her reflection once in the mirror. She wasn't happy. Her heart was crying in agony. She never thought about marriage but she has dreams of marrying a guy whom she loves. Just like the novels she had read. She wanted to marry a normal guy who has a decent job and a small house and he must especially love her a lot but never in her life had she th