Emily knew what could happen if Catrin found out about it.
But she couldn't bring herself to imagine it happening. Shaking her head, she wanted to refuse, but she knew no matter how many times she shook her head now, nothing of this would turn out to be the nightmare she wished it to be.
"Emily, our family will disown us if they come to know about this. Please do something."
Her friends pleaded, but more than them, her own situation scared her.
What if Catrin changed her decision?
No, that couldn't be happening.
Her head snapped towards Arwen as she stared at her desperately.
"Arwen!" she called with urgency, lunging forward toward her.
However, before she could reach her, Aiden stepped forward, gently pulling Arwen behind him.
"Please don't do this," she implored, "This will ruin my reputation. We are cousins, and soon, we are going to share an even closer bond as sisters. Please help me today. I promise I will never try to insult you again. I —"
