When Stephen called me about info on Sophie I felt I would have in my arms but seems like a dream now to me. I have the money I loaned to her I would say double I gave her. But what good is this money when I don't have her to enjoy it. I used the loan amount as an excuse to bring her in my life, I wanted her life to revolve around me, I wanted her to think only of me that is one reason I didn't let her meet her mother while I was here. She did everything a wife should but I failed her as a husband, because all I was interested was to make her mine. But in the pursuit of making her mine I didn't realised I made her so unhappy that she might have chosen to run away in another man's arms. If she is gone by her own then I will try to win her heart and bring her back but if the bastard has taken her forcefully I am going to torture him and then burn him live.

I may have divorced her but she will stay mine till our last breath.

Sophie/Rose 's POV

  For love to happen you need to know the person and by knowing I mean not his or her bio data but the person's feelings, their thoughts and for that to happen you need to spend time with them not force them to be with you. Because if you are forcing your love on them then it is not love anymore.  

I was in library reading some business magazine when Ryan came barging in the library with triumphant smile. When his eyes met mine his smile widened and he said "You know Rose I am so happy today. Finally I will be able to make you mine. You are free from your previous bond".

For a moment I felt elated to be free from being a slave to Mr. Wilson but soon reality downed turning my mood sour when I realised that I was free from one obsessive man only to become another's. Ryan might have noticed the change in my facial expression that he immediately came near me and leaned in to look into my eyes when he pulled my face up with his hand.

"What's wrong sweety? Are you not happy?" He asked.

" I am happy to be free from him but I also know that my freedom is short lived" I answered the last words in whisper.

"Love.. if you think I am going to keep you a prisoner after our wedding then you are wrong. I am going to take you with me wherever I go. You will be free to go wherever you feel like. I won't pressure you into not doing what you desire" He said reassuringly.

I nodded and half smiled at him.

The day passed with me being in library or gardens and what was most surprising was Ryan's absence which was not making sense to me since he was not leaving my side since last 2 weeks. Today when he told me he was going to make me his he left me. I was glad to have time of my own but somehow I had got used to being in the presence of someone's eyes on me.

I had my dinner alone and made my way to my bed. The thoughts about how I came about here were rolling in my head like a movie. Soon I found myself drifted to darkness.

I was awoken by Stella and she asked me to rush in for shower. I was surprised by the urgency in her voice but I did what she told me without questioning.

When I was done I came out with a robe around my body and Stella stood near my bed with a white lacy sleeveless and backless Scalloped-edge neckline Mermaid dress with bead embellishment. The gown was beautiful and elegant. I was staring at it when I realised Stella wanted me to hurry up and wear it.

Ryan's POV

I was waiting for her to arrive so we can complete the legal formality and once that was done, I had planned to have a church wedding later. We were waiting when we heard clicks of the sandals and when I turned I was stunned to see my bride. She looked gorgeous, If there was no one in surrounding I would have gone to her and just picked her up to take her to my bedroom to ravish her.

I heard a throat clearing and I held my hand to her. 

"Mr. Smith please sign here" Jay said and I did as requested and then he turned to Rose and asked her to sign. She hesitated but signed.

"Congratulations Mr. and Mrs. Smith" Jay said and left us.

I was about to kiss my bride when my butler interrupted "Sir, your car has arrived".

I looked at Rose and held her hand in mine and dragged her to my car. After 20 minutes we reached the church and then we got out I observed Rose was surprised.

Well what can I say even though I had claimed her already legally. I wanted us to take our vows religiously. I knew she wanted that, even her first marriage never happened like that. I wanted to give her what she missed.

The church service started and then we stood at altar. Then priest asked us to say our vows.

"Rose, I know I am not the one you love but darling I have been in love with you from the day I saw you first time. I thought you were my imagination until I touched your hand. I am thankful to god that I found you. I am going to protect you and keep you safe from any harm. I vow my love that I will not leave you in sickness and happiness. I will ensure I keep your trust and each and everyday of my life I am going to keep trying to win over your heart".

"Your turn Miss Harrison" Priest said.

"I Sophie Harrison don't love you but I will ensure I will be faithful and be a dutiful wife to you Mr. Smith. I will ensure not to break your trust".

Then Priest asked "Do you  Rose Morrison take Mr. Ryan Smith as your husband".

"I do " She replied making me the happiest man on the earth.

"Do you Mr. Ryan Smith take this lovely Rose Morrison as your wife" He asked me.

"I do" I said.

"You may kiss the bride to make it official" He said.

I stepped near her and found her fidgeting. I opened her veil only to find uncertainty in those blue eyes. I kissed her cheek and took her in bridal style and carried her to my car. I could feel her stare at me. For she expected me to kiss her on lips. I promised myself that I will claim every inch of this woman but not without her consent.

Once we were in our car, I ordered the drive to take us to the airport.

"Why are we going to airport?" She asked.

"Well since we are married, we are going on our honey moon darling" I replied smiling.

I felt her unnerved at the word honeymoon but I have already made my mind that we will not return until I light the fire of my love in her heart. I am going to make sure even she knows who she belong to, to who her heart belongs...