~Lora~As I stared at my father, a slow heat crawled up the back of my neck. It made me feel dizzy, like the floor was tilting.My heart was beating fast, trying to break out.Deep down, I knew. Whatever this was, it wasn't a gift. It was a disaster.Father stood there so proud, his broad shoulders were relaxed, and he looked like he was about to expose a top secret. The silver in his hair sparkled under the big lights, and his smile looked like it was carved into his face.I wanted to run. I wanted to stand up and vanish into the night. But if I left now, I’d just be giving them more power over me.“Ah… mhm.” He cleared his throat and fixed his suit. “It is no secret that our families have been close for many years,” he began. His voice was warm, but to me, it sounded like a threat.My brows pulled together. I couldn't breathe.“And now that our children are married…” He looked around the table, his smile getting wider. “That bond is even stronger.”Everyone around the table
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