Chapter 156: You Were No Virgin

The next following evening when Eric returned from the palace, Ruby was sitting on the bed in front of the window staring at the moon.

Eric grabbed her waist and pulled her into his embrace. “What are you thinking?”

“I’m thinking of ways to get out of here,” replied Ruby, not looking at him.

Eric kissed her on her cheek. "You're never leaving here. You're going to stay here with me forever. Just like how we're meant to be."

Ruby stared at him.

Eric looked into her beautiful blue eyes, who seemed to be wallowing in pain. He pecked her face and then her lips. He softly brushed her hair and said, “Listen Ruby, in a few months we're going to get married. I want you to know that I really love you.”

“We’re never going to get married,” said Ruby. She caught herself as she covered her mouth with her hand.

“What does that supposed to mean?” asked Eric frowning at her.

“Nothing.”

Ruby got up to leave. Eric pulled her by the wrist and pulled her close to him.

“What do you mean by those