|| KIERA STEVENS'S POV||

His words resonated in my ears repeatedly like a haunted nightmare that I never wanted to hear again. He was serious this time. His expression told how terrified his thoughts were. I blurted like a whisper, cracking my voice midway,

" Wha.. What.."

Luca looked sad and miserable. With a cautious step, he held my arms, pleading,

" Please don't misunderstand me..Kiera..I have no choice..This is the only way to protect you and Ryan..I have to marry Anastasia at any cost..I promise that I will be yours forever. She will have no place in my life but please don't.. leave..me.."

SLAP!

The slap fell out unexpectedly,...