“"Please, I have never done this before. I can't do it. I am scared," I pleaded, and tears filled my eyes, threatening to fall. "Please don't tell Madam Green. I will work to pay off the debt. I can do any kind of work, but please don't sleep with me. I beg you," I pleaded, and his gaze softened as my tears rolled down my cheeks. He took a step forward and stretched his hand towards me. I stared at his hand and slowly bent towards the opposite side as his hand drew closer. His hand cupped the side of my face, and he rubbed my tears with his thumb. It was both comforting and scary. "This is what is going to happen," Ethan said, withdrawing his hand. "You will come with me to my room and spend the night," he said, and I began to tremble. "I promise not to touch you," he said. "In the morning, you will pay my mercy by becoming my wife," he said to my shock. "You want me to marry you?" I asked, surprised. "Yes. It's either I sleep with you or you marry me," he said, sounding like it was an easy decision to make. "Your choice. It's all the mercy you will get from me," he added.”