Chapter 38

"Adriel..yo..you..."

“You should get a goodnight rest, Adriel. You don't want to still be tired by tomorrow.” Emma opened her mouth and finally found some words to say.

“I am going to rest but then, I just said I love you and I want you to know I mean every word I have said. I am going to give you time to think about it and discover your feelings for me.”

“I…err…Adriel…”

“You don't have to say anything now. Say it when you are ready.”

“I know you weren't really comfortable with marrying me especially when you heard I was crippled if not that you found out the truth later.”

Adriel's eyes softened, his gaze gentle as he looked at Emma. "You don't have to explain, Emma. I know I was not exactly thrilled about the arrangement of a new bride at first, but...things have changed."

Emma's cheeks flushed, her words tumbling out in a rush. "I know I am not like other women, Adriel. I'm...broken, in a way. But I promise I will make it up to you, I will be the best wife I can be… The very reason