Page 43 of Captive Bride

“If you want to be Rapunzel, fine. But you’re with me either way,” I say.

There’s no need for another word between us right now.

“Benny, come take Miss Capulet to her room,” I say, my voice louder than usual.

With a sandwich in his hand, Benny saunters into the room.

“Okay, Miss Capulet. Let me show you to your room,” Benny says.

Despite my tough exterior, I hope she isn’t scared.

New place. Dark mansion. And a kidnapping by none other than me, her dark lord in waiting.

She doesn’t say goodbye when she walks off with him.

I shake my head as I walk to the huge picture window. The view from this house is magnificent.

I watch as a stream of water forms in the grass from the rain. My thoughts are lost in Isobel.

The crystal-clear fluid is building a path through the overgrown garden.

Should I go to her room later when everyone is asleep? I don’t know if I can hold back these feelings for much longer.

She had wanted me before I kidnapped her.

I don’t think that’s changed...has it?

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