Indy turned to me with a serious question, "Hazel, will you marry my soon-to-be husband, Tristan?" His request stunned me.
"Are you kidding? You must be joking," I replied, taken aback by the unexpected proposal.
"I understand your affection for him, but can you consider marrying the devil himself?" he pleaded, seemingly oblivious to the absurdity of the situation.
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The scenario unfolded in an unexpected twist. For years, Hazel Evan had secretly harbored feelings for her dearest friend's enchanting fiancé, Tristan Hendrix. Now, she found herself facing an extraordinary proposition - to step into the shoes of his bride-to-be. The thought terrified her, leaving her to wonder about the consequences.
Would this decision lead to disaster? Would she live to regret her choice? It felt like she was digging her own grave into some unknown darkness.
But what if there was a hidden possibility? What if beneath that devilish exterior, Tristan had quietly fallen for her? Could she, in turn, find a heart within the icy chambers of his soul? These questions swirled in her mind as she struggled with the weight of the unexpected proposal.
