CATHERINE. “She’s mine to claim. Let her go.” Martin said, almost roaring as his eyes dilated. “Alice gets to decide who she wants to be mated with.” I snapped at him. “This is an arranged marriage, and you have nothing to do with this! Give me my mate!” “Alice…” I said in a soft voice as I stepped back, knowing she was stepping back as well. “One more time, tell me. Do you want him or not?” “I don’t want him.” She said with a trembling voice. I knew she was not faking it. Alice, for the life of me, had never shown any weakness until tonight. “Then run,” I said softly, my eyes not leaving Martin, who was slowly moving toward us. “But you…” She said. “Run!” I growled, and Alice sprang to her feet, taking Martin by surprise. He was about to launch after her, but I was faster. I was already running toward him as Alice ran in the opposite direction. I gripped the hem of my dress and leaped high, extending my right leg, and my foot landed on his chest. Martin growled loudly a
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