Chapter 13 Relief

Hazel's POV I felt great relief as I pushed the document away, I wasn't about to be tied down by this ruthless man. The man across us giggled and then he brought out something from his drawer and was about speaking when I cut him off. "I don't want to be married to you," I said my mind to Arnold, wanting to clear the mess I had in my heart. "Do not play with me, Hazel," he forced out of his mouth, visibly trying hard to control himself from doing something rash. I blinked my eyes and looked away. I just wanted to stand up and run as fast as I could, but my heart feared punishment if I was ever caught. I took a deep breath and tried to calm my already bulging nerves. "I don't have a signature, and you can't sign in my place so this marriage might not hold," I tried cooking up more lies to push this forbidden union as far away as possible. I felt a bit relieved as everywhere became quiet, but I felt someone touch my neck, and cold shivers ran down my spine. I turned to see Arnold staring