The Unbroken Vows

tyscape. The weight of the conversation from the night before still pressed heavily on her chest. She h

roke her thoughts. "Miss Carter, Mr.

as too soon. She hadn't been prep

steady, though she couldn't entirely s

ollow him everywhere. His tailored suit hugged his broad shoulders perfectly, and his icy bl

ce smooth, but businesslike. "W

re was an air of dominance about him, but it wasn't the typical arrogance that one might expect from someone of his wea

tings," Lina said, her tone laced with a hint of sarcasm. "What e

e we both understand the terms. This needs to look as genuine as pos

does that entail? Pretending to be

events together, make joint statements about our 'future' plans, and attend

sn't play along?" Lina asked, her

amilies won't be happy. You'll have to deal with your mother's disappointment. I'll have to dea

other would never forgive her if she didn't comply, and her fam

drama?" she asked, her voice quieter no

ly neutral. "But if we play the part well enough, t

chest. Her mind screamed that this wasn't the life she wanted. She wasn't so

ftened-just barely. For a fleeting second, something unreadabl

his seat, "I understand. But this will move forward with or wi

w any more vulnerability. "I'

her. "This doesn't have to be difficult, you know. We can b

ina alone with her thoughts and the growing realization tha