Two Outcasts, One Empire — Episode 5

I pulled my hand free and turned to leave. But he grabbed my arm again, pulling me back. He leaned down until we were dangerously close. I can marry you, but after we're married, you stay out of my private life.

And don't you dare bother Amelia. Those are my terms. I stared straight at him. His smug, picture-perfect face made me want to Please. I'm the one trying to call this off. Just as I was about to speak, Amelia appeared from nowhere.

Hi, Isabella. The moment she saw me, she flinched as if she'd seen a ghost. She immediately ducked behind Ethan. He stepped in front of her without a second thought, raising a hand.

She didn't do anything. Just leave her alone today, okay? I stared at them, completely confused. Then I realized all three of them had formed a solid wall around Amelia. They were shielding her from me, just like five years ago.

Some things never changed. They always picked her. Five years ago, on Amelia's birthday, I picked out a pair of earrings as a welcome She smiled sweetly and gave me a velvet box in return.