Chapter 1: The Wedding One year, six months earlier… Elena’s POV My body felt numb as I stood before the mirror, the satin gown clinging to my gown and my beautiful reflection stared back at me. But my thoughts weren't here, I didn't feel anything much less feel like a woman who was about to get wedded. This wasn’t the wedding I’d imagined for myself. My dream wedding, and my expectations, are all down the drain. No tears of joy, no love. Just cold, calculated business. “Elena,” Cassandra's voice snapped me out of my thoughts. “Everyone is waiting for you, stop wasting time in front of that mirror,” my step-sister's voice was cold. She couldn't wait to be rid of me I thought, my heart already numb. I didn’t respond, my eyes meeting mine in the mirror, the sadness in my eyes couldn't be masked however much makeup I applied. “Elena,” Cassandra groaned, appearing behind me. “It’s your wedding day and as your DEAR sister I’m happy for you,” she held my hand. “You should b
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