Rebel Dreams
“She didn’t know when Alex would return, but she preferred not to have anyone witness the scene when he did. The ache in her heart nearly matched her anger.
He knew the smugglers! Blast the man, did he think her a fool? If he had turned that information over to the court, she could be free today, without the threat of fine or jail hanging over her.
That realization hit her with the force of a punch as she climbed the stairs to her lonely bedroom. Alex had the evidence that could set her free. Di...d he hold it so he could force her to leave with him?
Dropping down on the expensive bed he had bought for this night, Evelyn shook her head and tried to clear her thoughts. Alex had said they would be married whether she willed or not. He had let the banns be cried despite her protests, knowing he held the key to her future. He had known she had no choice but jail or him. Why? Why would he do such a thing?
It made no sense. She had no wealth, no power, no name. The fear that she might carry his child was a specious one.MoreLess
He knew the smugglers! Blast the man, did he think her a fool? If he had turned that information over to the court, she could be free today, without the threat of fine or jail hanging over her.
That realization hit her with the force of a punch as she climbed the stairs to her lonely bedroom. Alex had the evidence that could set her free. Di...d he hold it so he could force her to leave with him?
Dropping down on the expensive bed he had bought for this night, Evelyn shook her head and tried to clear her thoughts. Alex had said they would be married whether she willed or not. He had let the banns be cried despite her protests, knowing he held the key to her future. He had known she had no choice but jail or him. Why? Why would he do such a thing?
It made no sense. She had no wealth, no power, no name. The fear that she might carry his child was a specious one.MoreLess
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