Chapter 177

Jareth grabbed Celestia' arm and turned her to face him. Seeing her calm face devoid of any emotion, he raised an eyebrow. "Tired?" According to his plan, now was the perfect time to take her away and help her unwind, so he'd waited until the wedding to do just that. "I'm fine." Celestia kept her reply short, clearly not in the mood to chat. Without giving her a chance to speak again, Jareth took her hand and walked off the balcony. His movements were forceful, leaving no space for resistance as he led her into the elevator. The doors slid shut, trapping them in a silence that felt heavier by the second. Jareth held her close, their bodies pressed together. She could hear his steady, powerful heartbeat. When she tilted her head up to look at him, all she saw was his stiff profile as he stared ahead. He wasn't angry, but that unreadable expression left her guessing. The tension made Celestia uncomfortable. She couldn't help but ask, "Where are we going?" Wasn't the wedding still happeni