He tilted his head. “James ruined you. But if you become my wife, you can change that.” His voice was slow. “Instead of the humiliated bride, you become the woman who married his biggest rival.”
“This is insane; I can't just marry you without thinking,” I whispered.
He shrugged. “Right now, they’re telling everyone you are the tragic victim. But if you walk out of here with me,. You become untouchable.”
Could I do this? Marry the man James hated more than anyone for revenge?
“Think carefully, Elle. Because if you say yes, I won’t let you back out.”
The words settled over me, and I knew Cain Blackwood didn’t do anything without reason. He had something to gain from this, but so did I.
James would never see it coming.
“Fine,” I whispered. “I’ll do it.”
His lips curled. “Good choice.”
Before I could think about it longer, he held out his arm. I slipped my hand into his elbow.
And then we walked up to the altar together.
I stared at the candlelight as I sat at the set dining table. My palms were sweaty and my heart was pounding in my chest.