For The Rest Of Our Lives

In a heartfelt moment, Mr. Carter made a shocking proposal, "If you wish for your father's release, marry my son, Adam." Those words would ultimately transform my life forever. I understood the gravity of the situation; his expression conveyed no room for jest. It was a challenging decision, one I felt compelled to take, but I vowed to fight against it. "I, Althea Ruiz, solemnly swear on my life that I will never consent to marry Adam Wilson," I declared, my voice echoing through the room, resolute. "Let's see about that!" Adam responded from the other end of the line, leaving me with a trail of uncertainty. Now, with my future at stake and a coerced arranged marriage as a bargaining chip, I faced an excruciating choice: abandon my six-year relationship or bind myself to a man whose whereabouts were unknown for a decade. The risks seemed endless.