When Ariana woke up, her head felt heavy as if someone had smashed something heavy on the back of her head harshly. She smelled the scent of the sea and a chilling breeze brushing against her skin, which made her tremble.
She opened her eyes and then looked at the muscular back of a man who was putting the block of firewood in the burning flames.
At once Ariana knew that something was wrong, and the haze in her mind cleared up. She sat up straight on the bed and even though she was not tied up, Ariana could feel her body sway as if she had been drugged.
"Good thing you are awake… I was wondering if you will be up before our wedding night is held or not—I don't mind doing it when you are asleep but I would rather have you moan and cry for me, my sweet girl."
Ariana's throat worked up and down as she tried to put distance between her and the man in front of her before questioning, "Why—why did you bring me here, Uncle Jeremy?"
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