Webnovel Author: MoonlightImagines - Novel Collection

As Daisy followed her father's lead, she couldn't help but wonder why Lord Blackthorne was pretending they met for the first time.

Midnight Surrender

Fantasy · JasmineJosef

He quickly regained his composure. "I know the Marquess has agreed to marry you, and you should feel grateful for that," he said.

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Fantasy · JasmineJosef

"Daisy," he repeated, his eyes gleaming with mysterious intent.

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Fantasy · JasmineJosef

"I understand your concern as a father, however, I must also ask you to understand that the matter of my condition is a personal and sensitive one. I can assure you, though, that I would never knowingly put anyone, especially my potential wife, in harm's way."

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Fantasy · JasmineJosef

Daisy just remembered that the previous Marquess also had this skin disease. Those who knew him before his demise said that he had the exact same skin color, and those he touched, also acquired the same traits. The skin disease also made them sensitive to the sun.

Midnight Surrender

Fantasy · JasmineJosef

"Father. Marry me off." She told him.

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Fantasy · JasmineJosef

Daisy shook her head, even if her mother couldn't see her. She could hear Helena settle into the mattress. "You are not alone," she continued. "I love you."

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Fantasy · JasmineJosef

Was she safe now or would she wake up with the same skin disease tomorrow?

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Fantasy · JasmineJosef

Lord Blackthorne was known to have a skin condition that was contagious. She had heard that he was often fully dressed, with gloves, when he left his home, which he rarely did, but now here he was. His hands were on her waist to steady her, and hers were grasping his bare forearms.

Midnight Surrender

Fantasy · JasmineJosef