The Cruel Prince's Bride

Jacob moved so swiftly that I could not even perceive his motion. I kicked and attempted to scream, but his hand was firmly clasped around my throat, stifling any sound. I struggled to remove his grip, but he only tightened it. The room began to fade, and I struggled to breathe. The last thing I recall before losing consciousness was his lips pressed firmly against mine. I awoke to a disorienting haze, my mind clouded with confusion and my body wracked with pain. Attempting to rise, I discovered that I was alone, my naked form exposed to the frigid air. My vision slowly came into focus, revealing the extent of my suffering. I knew that I needed to speak with Jake, to seek solace in his embrace. *************** Katherine was the governors daughter. She is forced to marry the prince when he proposes. She is in love with the prince's personal guard. Prince charming is not exactly charming. He is abusive and overbearing. He takes a mistress and both his wife and mistress end up pregnant.