The Shadows of Rosewood

ost anticipated wedding of the season. The cream of society had been invited an

e flowing like water. The guests began to arrive, dressed to the nines and eager to witness the union of

th her eyes scanning the crowd for a glimpse

n to murmur, their whispers growing louder

d her anxiety. She knew Elian's reluctance to m

th her voice trembling. "It seems we have a situation. Elian B

in shock and dismay. Luna's heart sank, her worst fear

elative of the Blackwood family, s

without Elian? We only need someone to stand

se, unsure of what to make of the suggest

ts are here, and Luna is ready. It would be a shame to let it all go to waste. An

eing suggested. Marry a stranger? Stand in for Elian? It

f the guests. They began to murmur among the

one of the guests suggested and th

nding at the back of th

, his voice firm. "I'l

ker but her gaze was no longer vacant. She was taking in every detail with her senses heighten

e spoke up from the back of the room. "I'll do it," said Lo

who had always been kind . Logan stepped forward wit

ng Logan to take on r

ith Logan and Luna standi

the unusual arrangement an

her newfound sight and now she had to navigate this strange turn of events. Sh

ut inside she was seething with determination and curiosity about what would happen next and how she would use her

e luxurious car pulled her into the Blackwood estate and Luna was es

decorated room filled with flo

nd Luna heard the soft click

es landed on a small record tape placed on the bedside t

hem by a fake marriage, she felt like a prisoner in a gilded cage but she promised h

a stunning view of the estate's gardens. But Luna's gaze was drawn t

he room. She knew she had to be careful to play her part until she could uncover the truth and e

r and Elian strode in with his eyes fixed on Luna's back. She stoo

as if she sensed his presence. "Who's there

elcome to the Blackwood family, my d

" she spat, her voice venomous. "Why didn't you show

cern," he said, his eyes glinting with amuse

etending to be blind so she couldn't swiftly escape. Eli

ut a small box and opened it. Opening the box, the book revealed

fingers closing around hers. He slid the ring onto h

his breath hot against her ear

her hand away but Elian's grip was like