Arabella's P.O.V
It had been four days since Wyatt told me that he wanted to buy me from the auction house if I lost. He left straight after that, leaving me in my state of shock.
He wanted to buy me. That was a big thing to consider.
He was my friend though, so of course he cared about me but then what if he wanted me for something else?
To be more than his friend. To live here in the Palace with him, meaning I would see Hardin and whoever he chose to be his wife nearly everyday. It would kill me.
I had only really looked at Wyatt as a friend but as he said, what if I did lose?
Being bought by Wyatt was a lot better than being bought by some stranger. Plus, Wyatt was kind and funny and smart and strong. I enjoyed his company and maybe I could grow to love him.
I'd spent these p
