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The Marriage Bargain
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Résumé
PREVIEW"You will accept my proposal, Daria. You will become my wife.""And what makes you so sure about your proposition?" I said. God I wanted to knock that smug smile off his addictively handsome face."Because you have no choice. So why fight it? Besides, it's only a year. What have you got to lose?"Everything! I wanted to scream. My hopes. My dreams. Genuine affection. Real love. I'd be giving up all of that if I agreed to become his wife - even if it was only for one year.
What would be left of me after?I had dreamed of being Glory Falkner's wife a thousand times since I first met him at ten years old. But never once had my fantasy played out like this. And that's because it is fantasy, a tiny voice whispered in my head. I turned around to face him. "We all have choices Glory.""In theory, yes. In reality, no. In your world, you may not have realized that fundamental truth.
But you live in my world now.""And what world is that?" I asked, my arms folded across my chest."The real world, " he said, reaching over and tucking a tendril of hair behind my ear. "In the real world dearest Daria, only those with power have choices."I could feel the thumping of my pulse on the side of my neck where his hand had come to rest. He was so sure. So confident. And no wonder; tears stung the back of my eyes as I realized the truth of what he said.
I don't think I've ever hated another human being as much as I hated him at that moment. ***"Alright Glory, you have yourself a wife. But if you ever lay a finger on me, you will regret it. That I can promise you, " I finished, my eyes never leaving his. His thumb caressed the side of my neck, the pulsing of my vein mocking my words."I like my women ready, willing and able Daria. I don't see you qualifying on any of those fronts.
So don't worry darling, your virtue is safe with me."***I watched Glory's broad, ram-rod straight figure disappear through the large glass door. I'd managed to save my beloved art gallery from bankruptcy, but at what cost?Would my heart pay the price for something much more valuable?
What would be left of me after?I had dreamed of being Glory Falkner's wife a thousand times since I first met him at ten years old. But never once had my fantasy played out like this. And that's because it is fantasy, a tiny voice whispered in my head. I turned around to face him. "We all have choices Glory.""In theory, yes. In reality, no. In your world, you may not have realized that fundamental truth.
But you live in my world now.""And what world is that?" I asked, my arms folded across my chest."The real world, " he said, reaching over and tucking a tendril of hair behind my ear. "In the real world dearest Daria, only those with power have choices."I could feel the thumping of my pulse on the side of my neck where his hand had come to rest. He was so sure. So confident. And no wonder; tears stung the back of my eyes as I realized the truth of what he said.
I don't think I've ever hated another human being as much as I hated him at that moment. ***"Alright Glory, you have yourself a wife. But if you ever lay a finger on me, you will regret it. That I can promise you, " I finished, my eyes never leaving his. His thumb caressed the side of my neck, the pulsing of my vein mocking my words."I like my women ready, willing and able Daria. I don't see you qualifying on any of those fronts.
So don't worry darling, your virtue is safe with me."***I watched Glory's broad, ram-rod straight figure disappear through the large glass door. I'd managed to save my beloved art gallery from bankruptcy, but at what cost?Would my heart pay the price for something much more valuable?
Fiche technique
- Date de parution : 21/06/2019
- Editeur : Relay Publishing
- ISBN : 978-1-393-03566-4
- EAN : 9781393035664
- Format : ePub
- Caractéristiques du format ePub
- Protection num. : pas de protection
À propos de l'auteur
Biographie de Yuwanda Black
I've been a reader of romance novels since I was a pre-teen. I've read hundreds of them. "Everybody wants to be loved." This is the enduring theme of all romance novels. We all want to be loved and accepted for exactly who and what we are. And that's the beauty of love - it keeps the hope alive in each of us that there is someone out there, somewhere, who will love what is unique about us.This is what keeps me reading romance, after romance, after romance. Professional Background I've been a freelance writer - for businesses - since 1993. More about my businesses can be found below. A Romance Writer Is Born I wrote my first romance novel in 2013 (3 Weeks 'til Forever). I decided to give this type of writing a try because the title popped into my head one day and just wouldn't let go. After finishing up several more romances, I realize that I've finally found my calling.
I love reading - and now writing and publishing - love stories. In 2014, I formed Inkwell Editorial Publishing to bring as many stories to readers like you as possible. I hope you enjoy reading these novels as much as I enjoy bringing them to you - whether they're written by me, or by one of our ghost writers. My Businesses New Media Words (http://NewMediaWords.biz) is my online writing company. I also publish http://InkwellEditorial.com, the leading web portal for info on how to start a successful freelance writing career.
I've self-published over 50 non-fiction ebooks, mostly on the business of freelance writing, self-publishing and internet marketing. My writing online writing courses can be found at http://InkwellEditorial. Teachable.com. My fiction titles (romance) can be found at http://InkwellEditorialPublishing.com.
