CELESTINE’s POV

‘‘A-arnold…?’’ I whispered as I looked up at him.

I stifled a gasp when he leaned closer to me, fanning my ear with his warm breath, and then whispered something into my ear. ‘‘Do you want to marry Julian?’’

After that, he took a step back, and those blue orbs of his, locked onto mine with a strong possessiveness.

Because I found it uncomfortable to be looked at by him, I pushed him away with all the strength I could muster. Nevertheless, this stunningly handsome man had a sharp mind. He took hold of my hand and pressed it against his chest, directly on top of his heart....