POWERLESS
“That I must be married for at least three consecutive months to gain any rights to contest the power structure. If not, it all goes to them permanently.”
I stared at him.
“So… I’m your key to taking back what’s yours.”
“Yes.”
My mind reeled.
“But why me? You could’ve picked anyone. Someone from your world.”
His eyes darkened.
“The reason I chose you doesn’t concern you.”
I froze at his curt response.
Threading lightly, I asked, “And what’s your stepmother like?”
“She hates weakness. She hates anything she can’t manipulate. And you… well, she obviously has nothing on you.”
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