Nella's Point of View.
I'm standing outside Analise's room. She's on the phone with her parents so I wait to knock. Reylin pops out of a room at the end of the hall and gives me a big hug and kiss. Just too adorable. He must be so stressed about this whole marriage contract. I can't imagine being told you are marrying someone and not having any say.
I have been trying not to overthink everything with Reylin, although I am realistic about him running the moment he finds out about my past. Most men do, and can you blame them? The inside of my mind is a mess of trauma, and abuse with speckles of friendship. No one has ever actually loved me. How can I expect him to be the first one? I wouldn't put that pressure on anyone. Especially Reylin.
Analise opens the door, letting me in. She is w
