As the morning grew clothes my eyes grew weary, all night I wasn't able to sleep properly I had stayed up crying for what felt like hours. Somehow, I managed to sleep as I slowly fluttered my eyes open, I notice that the sun has yet to rise. Suddenly I notice that my body feels heavier than usual... I look down to see that two large arms are wrapped around me and a large body has been pressed against me.

I gasp, when did Elijah get here let alone sleep next to me... he normally sleeps in the room next door. I then try to lift his heavy arms off me as I feel myself about to throw up. This isn't right... Ace should be the one to be sleeping next to me.... Ace.

I notice him let go and turn over, I stay silent for a few moments as I try to control my breaths. I then slowly make my way out of the bed only to be pulled back and pinned to the bed having Elijah now hovering over me. "Where do you think you're going kitten?" he amusingly smirks. "Kitten so we're giving nicknames how about getting the hell off me asshole" I begin to grow angry. "Language my dear kitten and I've always liked them feisty, but you'll warm up to me as you warm bed" he replies causing my heart to drop slightly.

I then feel my breaths grow uneven as he leans down. I try to pry my arms from his grasp as he simply tightens it. He then begins to kiss my cheeks then go from my cheeks to my neck causing me to freeze. I then feel him lick my soft spot causing my body to clench "P-please, Don't!" I desperately say but from what it looks like he only heard the pleading. He then begins to kiss the spot as he starts to lick and suck.

"Now everyone will know who you belong to," he says as I finally able to push him off. I quickly run to my bathroom locking the door behind me as I fear for what I'm about to see. My heart breaks as I see it, he left a hickey on my neck... What... what if Ace sees it... what will he think of me... I really am the cheap whore like he said I was... I begin to cry as I hear the front door being slammed. Not caring for who hears me I let everything out that was buried in my heart.

After 1 hour of crying on the bathroom floor, I hear a knock on my door. I sniff as I gently get up and open the door just a crack it was Linda, she had a sympathetic look on her face as I opened the door and walked out. "... Mr. Clyde requested for me to fetch you for today's fitting" she said as I sat down on the ottoman. I stayed quiet "... the fitting for your wedding gown," Linda said but this time in a quieter voice.

I then remembered something the note that I found in my bag "Linda can you give me a moment I need to use the washroom" I said startling her "N-no problem, I'll be right here when you get out."

As I rushed to the washroom, I noticed my bag in the same place as I left it. I quickly pull out the note and read what it said.

"Play along.

Be aware"

"What is that supposed to mean" I whisper to myself. "What is what supposed to mean!" a loud voice behind me booms causing me to jump seeing Elijah furious and in raged body behind me. Linda is nowhere in sight as he grabs me roughly out of the washroom surly to cause yet another bruise.

"Show me what's in your hand" he viciously said as he squeezed my wrist causing my hands to helplessly open. I screamed in pain as he let go causing relief to flow through my body. He picked up the card as he began to read it. His eyes snapped to mine "What does it mean" he viciously said, "I-I...just found it on the floor a-a-" I desperately try to say as I let out a scream as he grabs my hair "Your lying" he venomously whispers as he throws me back. "Regardless your mine and I'm going to keep you that way" he roars.

"I Don't Belong To Anyone," I say as I pick myself up off the floor.

His head whips to mine as I feel him rush over to me and pin me to a wall "If you didn't belong to me would you be in my arms right now? If you didn't belong to me could you walk out of his room? If you didn't belong to me could you escape from my grasp?" he whispers as I feel myself quiver "I maybe forced to be with you, but it doesn't mean I will ever belong to you truly" I say as my eyes beam towards him.

He smirks "Your perfect for me," he says causing my eyes to widen "I need a woman who's strong, I like them feisty and clever, classy and elegant. Our kids will grow to be strong... Which is exactly why I will never ever let you go" he smiled quite devilishly with admiration and as the evil gleamed through his eyes.

Without a moment to waste, I feel him smash his lips to mine as he slightly bites my bottom lip forcing me to open, he then slips his tongue gently into my mouth playing and teasingly. He then lifts me up forcing my legs to wrap wound his waist as he brings me to my bed having him hover over me. "I just wanna fuck you and make love to you," he says as he brushes a few stray hairs out of my face.

Just before he could do anything a knock on the door causes him to become very angry. I feel my breath release as I couldn't feel anymore disgusted of my body and self. I don't want this... I think to myself as I look up to see Linda.

"My apologies Mr. Clyde but we are currently on a time crunch as the wedding is tomorrow, Ms. Clyde must be prepared for her fitting along with a few other tasks at hand" Linda states causing Elijah to smirk as she said the words 'Ms. Clyde' "Very well, I have a few matters as well that I must complete" he then turns to me "I will see you soon kitten" he smirks as he exits the room.

"Play along" those words continued to flow in my head as I try to decode what they mean. "Miss?" Linda said snapping me out of my thought "we really must be going" she said as I simply nod, I quickly change as I make my way down the lobby of this enchanting hotel.

I then follow Linda to a black car she opens the door and be both slips inside. The drive is silent as she and I both know... that I don't want to be here.

As the car comes to a gentle halt, I notice that we are in front of one of the most famous bridal boutiques in all of New York. I gently smile as I simply play along. "Your mother will be joining you for lunch later-" before she could finish, I interrupt her "I refuse" I quickly say "Unfortunately it is out of my hands... your father may also be joining," she says quietly as I feel the pit of my stomach seems to drop feeling like I seriously need to throw up. Slightly lightheaded I take a deep breath to try and control myself "What else is on the agenda for today?" I ask as we exit the car and enter the bridal boutique.

"After our fitting, spa and lunch you have a photoshoot with Mr. Clyde, a house tour with his retailer and himself," she said as we look at all the beautiful dresses, styles and fabrics. "Sounds good" I desperately try to say holding back all my emotions.

"Bonjour, Ms. Clyde we are very happy to welcome you to our bridal boutique, my name is Elise before we get started, we have many different types allow me to guide you to your fitting room. But has anything caught your eye?" she says gently as I look around "why don't you show me what you think would look best on me" I elegantly say as she simply nods taking me to a luxurious fitting room.

After trying on a few dresses, I felt nothing bus sadness. Dress after dress I tried to stay positive, but I knew my heart was breaking by the second "Try this last one if you need any assistance, let me know" she said as she. I simply stare for a few moments. I gently slip it on then open the curtain to see Linda and Elise's eyes widen. "What do you think?"

"Perfect," they both say in unison. I turn towards the mirror as I feel as though the breath of fresh air was flown towards me.

After returning to the dressing room and removing the gown...I fall to my knees crying as I couldn't take it any longer. Linda instantly comes in as she immediately sits near me "dear please tell me what's happening" she says as I was nervous to tell but I made it slightly brief I then told her how I'm being forced to marry Elijah and how he's blackmailing me. I didn't however say what he's blackmailing me with exactly, I also told her about my parents and about Ace now having Celia pregnant... she smiled in an apologetic way knowing whatever she may say... will not change my future.

After finishing with the fitting and spa. Lunch grew near what I desperately dreaded was to see their faces. "Linda thank you for helping me," I say as she smiles "It's not a problem my dear," she says as I leave and enter the restaurant where my dreadful parents would be waiting for me. My eyes then snap to her ice blue eyes. The air grew colder as I sat across from her. "Annalise" she judgmentally eyes me up and down "Charlette," I said coldly as she noticeably got angry "I am your mother" she snaps.

"You lost the privilege of being my mother when you sold me!" I hiss as she stays quiet.

"I only wanted what's best for you," she said calmly as the waiter took our order. She sipped her white wine as I sipped my red wine. Her and I were complete opposites "your father, unfortunately, could not attend he had work," she says as I mutter good,

I look up to see her eye twitching "I don't want to marry Elijah" I state as she puts her glass down and smirks "Well too late now your getting married tomorrow whether you like it or not and I'm sure he will teach you a few things or two about respect and obedience" she laughs as I get up and leave.

That went exactly how I expected it would be. I get into the car as I see Linda give me an apologetic smile. "What's next?" I say as this was going to be a long day.