Chapter 219

AURELIA’S POV The grip on my mouth was iron, stealing the scream straight from my lungs. I writhed beneath him, thrashing against the sheets, my nails clawing at his arm, but the intruder didn’t budge. His strength was terrifying—unyielding. My heart hammered violently, every instinct screaming at me to get away. I kicked, shoved, twisted my body in every direction, but it was like fighting against a wall. The heat of his body pressed over mine, his hand still clamped across my lips. My chest ached from holding in the muffled cries, but I wouldn’t give him the satisfaction of surrender. Then, his voice broke through the chaos. Low, rough, commanding. “Stop struggling. We are going to get married anyway.” I froze. For a heartbeat, the words didn’t register. Married? My thoughts stumbled over themselves, confusion twisting into shock. What marriage? What is he talking about? My mind reeled. Was this some cruel game? Had Father sent me here for this? No one had told me anything, no one ha