ILL-FATED JOURNEY™

CHAPTER 8

"That looks like a wedding dress. I told her hesitantly. I still could believe what I was seeing. It made

no sense but then when had anything made sense in this place.

Put it on, now! Kateya repeated.

It wasnt just the dress that was bothering me now. It was Kateyas presence, her presence in my life

was never a good sign.

Whats going on? I ask calming the tremors that ran through me.

He said for you to put on and come downstairs.

Why?

We do not question why. We do! She reiterated.

Is he selling me Kateya?

I do not know. I do not question. You shouldnt question. Put it on NOW! She ordered.

I donned the dress with her assistance knowing I had little choice. My hair was styled, and shoes and

accessories added, then finally a veil. Thats when the panic set in. I felt like I was hyperventilating. I

was going all dressed up to a trading block. Kateya and the porno maids, as I had mentally dubbed

the maids that had stripped for Yuri, bundled me into a waiting Range Rover, then the convoy moved

off.

At first, I was excited by the prospect of seeing the rest of the country, then I remember what awaited

me at the end of my journey and I wanted to throw up. The convoy pulled up to a church and I was

assisted out. My first instincts were to run but with the maids holding my train, I doubt I was going to

get very far. My first escape attempts still fresh in my mind, I also knew it would be better if I knew

how to drive.

I was dragged into a vestibule and there he stood, decked in all his Cossack uniform with all the

epaulets.

Any problems Kateya? He asked her as he eyed me.

No, Your Highness.

Good. Then this day may go without any incident. Leave us. He ordered.

What are you doing to me? I asked as soon as we were alone. To question him in front if the servants

was tantamount to sacrilege.

These are your options: One you can walk into that church and do as I say, or I can start with Yuri.

What do you mean start with Yuri?

Charge for your services. He explained. Yuri will pay the most as he gets your veil then the price will

drop as you go down the line.

What do I have to do?

Marry me. He said, and I automatically turned my nose up, so he added quickly Yuri is in the church

if you find my offer so distasteful.

Why do you want to marry me?

I dont

Then why are you

Because a stupid cunt didnt do as she was told! He growled. Yuri told Slava about you and every

other noble blooded male. Theyve been hounding me to get a glimpse of youI cant marry Slava.

She thinks Im tainted, so since I cant have the cream of the crop, Ill claim I was in love with you.