Lydia pov.
"It's finally here, the day I'll be with Edward for the rest of my life. The joy inside me is unstoppable, like the entire world is about to burst with happiness.
I stroll around the room, my heart dancing with happiness, so much that I feel like jumping for joy.
If I become Edward's bonded mate, I won't have to marry John, and I'll be free from my mother's grasp.
I sit down on the bed, a radiant smile adorning my face. I gaze up at the ceiling, but suddenly, a troubling thought clouds my joy. My happiness fades, replaced by a deep-seated worry that forces me to stand up, my heart heavy with sadness.
Fear grips me; what if someone recognizes me here? I dread my mother finding out I'm here; I can't bear to return home.
I can't help but feel uneasy just thinking about it. I
