Belle kept the ring inside its box instead of wearing it. Although people viewed her as Eli's girlfriend, she thought it would be better if she won't wear it on her finger. (I'll buy a silver chain later and make it a necklace instead.)
[That is a good idea.]
(For now, let me rest my body and my brain.)
[Go ahead.]
Belle set a timer using her phone and slept. She needed to recharge her energy after the long trip.
***
"You are married off to me for the sake of your country!" hissed the man who pulled the princess up by her throat. Belle could faintly feel the constriction of the throat of the body she was possessing. It was none other than Ceres. "You are at my disposal! I can do whatever I want with you and no one else can go against me. You are my wife documented by both countries. Your name will be forever remembered as someone who got married to another kingdom for the peace treaty."
