Dragging the marriage out any longer wouldn't be good, as Richard didn't want any other men having eyes for Pearl.

"In that case, let's get married tomorrow," he declared, his tone firm.

When Pearl heard this, she felt like the world was spinning. Marriage was a serious commitment, and the sudden proposal caught her off guard.

"I didn't plan to get married so soon..." she trailed off, her mind racing with thoughts.

But Richard's reaction surprised her. His expression darkened, and he pulled her close, pressing her against the wall with a chilling intensity. "Say that again," he demanded, his voice low and commanding.

Pearl felt a surge of apprehension, but she couldn't back down now. "I'm just not ready-mmph!" Her protest was cut short by his forceful kiss.

Pearl felt herself melting under his touch, her thoughts scattered

more emotional retaliation. Her legs nearly gave out, but

she was left breathless and disoriented, her heart

to marry me now?" Richard asked, his voice husky with

his arms, nodded. But then she shook her head, tears glistening in

her swollen lips with a hunger that sent shivers down her spine. "Will you marry me?"

the kiss and couldn't muster her usual arguments.

married tomorrow." Richard ruffled her hair and smiled before letting her go. "I

of relief washed over her. She straightened

click of her bedroom door,

evening. Richard's domineering presence had left her feeling both exhilarated and unnerved, but she couldn't

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