The last straw

Jace's men began to direct both Ava and their boss towards where the priest was waiting already, for the marriage to be blessed and for the marriage papers to be signed. Ava's heart was ladened with so much distress as she followed behind Jace, and there was weariness in her step which was a struggle against the weight of her emotions.

Inside the depths of her, was a storm that raged within her heart which brought her deep angst. Her throat was parched with dryness and pain as she suppressed the urge of trying not to cry, while biting hard on her lips till they bled.

They finally reached the beautiful garden of the island which was already decorated, and Ava gritted her teeth in pain at the sight which was before her. Her hope had worn thin and she was tired of fighting back the fate that was about to meet her.

The priest was standing patiently at the altar after he had been threatened to obey their bidding, and he made Ava step into the altar first before Jace followed. He began wi