Go to bed, Celeste. We'll talk tomorrow morning." I mumbled. Celeste looked at me from across the bed, her eyes still carrying a mixture of confusion, disbelief, and exhaustion.The words felt rushed even to my own ears.She opened her mouth as if she wanted to argue, but I stepped closer and brushed a loose strand of hair behind her ear. "Please."She studied my face for a moment before finally nodding. "Okay."I knew I was pulling the fast string. I knew I was forcing things forward before she had enough time to think about everything that had happened.But I also knew Viktor.The man was patient when it suited him, but when he wanted something, he moved quickly. If I gave him enough time, he would find another way to get close to her.I wasn't willing to take that chance.Not when Celeste was finally my wife.I watched her lay down and cover herself up on the bed. The silence that followed settled heavily around me.For a few moments, I simply stood there. Then I thought, I had so
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