"What?" I exclaimed, spewing my wine everywhere. All the guests began shouting things like; "That was the girl who disrespected you, sire!" or "Unbelievable!"

Evander turned his eyes towards the crowd, "Silence!" The crowd fell to a hush. Then he smiled at me, "I said, please-"

"I heard you. This is a joke right?" I said, looking frantically around for Sebastian. Once I found him, he had the same expression as me. Wide eyes and jaw open.

"Of course not. I do not joke in matters as these."

"I'm not going up there. And I'm sure as hell not your future bride." I slammed my wine glass down and turned towards the exit. But as soon as I was going to step out, my foot stopped in mid-air. I couldn't control it.

Next thing I knew, I was walking towards the stage. I struggled to break the power that was holding me. The only way I could was to weaken everyone's Gift. I focused on my core and then let my power float free. All the other Gifteds spoke in confusion as their powers dulled but I was still walking towards the stage. I growled. This is a God's doing. I glared daggers at Evander, probably his.

When I was standing beside Evander, he bent down to my ear, "Just stand and smile. I shall explain to you afterwards."

I flipped him off behind my back, "What's in this for me?"

"If you do as I ask, I shall give you anything you like." I smiled.

"Deal."

"Now that she is up here, I shall introduce you all to her. Please bow to your future leader, Isabel Ashworth." All the male Gifteds fell to one knee and looked down. The women curtsied, I even caught some glaring venomously at me.

"The other God's, please rise." he said. 2 men and 1 woman stood and walked to the stage. One of the men I had already met, Darak. But the other two were unfamiliar yet mesmerizing.

The man had long reddish-brown hair that was braided neatly. His green eyes were the color of my dress. They were the lightest color of green I have ever seen upon anyone. He was wearing a coat with a simple white button up underneath, leaving the first couple buttons open. I assumed he was Josaf.

The woman was a completely different story. She had white, yes white, hair that reached her lower back. One side of her hair was gelled back, making the look completely eye-catching. Her orange eyes were outlined in black eyeliner that made her look even more like a tiger. She presented herself so strongly that it was a little intimidating. She was wearing a golden dress that shimmered as it traveled down. Her lips, which sported sharp red lipstick, were pulled into a half-smile. This was clearly Goddess Liliac.

"Do you all approve of my decision?" he asked, patiently waiting for an answer. All the while, my anger was bubbling.

"Great choice." Darak said, winking at me. I narrowed my eyes.

"So far, her anger is very unladylike...but I approve." Liliac said, her voice as smooth as the wind.

"It is your decision, brother." Josaf said, never taking his eyes off of me.

"Great." he said, turning back towards the audience, "Ladies and Gentlemen, please return to the Ball. We have great beverages, imported from our realm completely, and our chef's have prepared a grand feast for you all. I hope you enjoy." As soon as the crowd's attention was off of us, I abruptly turned towards Evander.

"This should be interesting." Darak said, leaning against the wall with a smirk.

"I don't care if your a damn God, how the hell could you suddenly declare me as your wife? I don't even know you!" Liliac giggled.

"I owe you an apology and an explanation. Please follow me." he said then stepped around me and began walking. Grumbling, I followed him. We walked out of the castle and towards a water fountain with a statue of Poseidon's trident in the middle.

"Have a seat." he said.

"I'd rather stand." Evander shrugged then turned towards me,

"First, I apologize for the sudden announcement." I snorted, but he carried on, "Second, Yes. I have declared you as my wife for many reasons. You are strong-willed and have the power to do many things, once you are trained on how to use it. The perfect fit for my wife. Now, the reason I chose you is because the Other's have been plotting attacks at our people that live in a small area or are traveling alone. They believe that because I do not have a wife, it is making me weaker. As you know, in a wedding between two Gifteds, they fuse their powers and emotions together which makes both stronger. If I did not find a wife soon, they would have continued to kill our people off one by one. This announcement will stall the Other's for a small amount of time, and after the wedding, our Psychics have predicted that there will be a war, and there will be many casualties. Though right now, the outcome is undecided. So I am sincerely asking you for our people, please wed me."

I gulped, if I say no, I look like the bad guy. If I say yes, I will give up my happiness for the left of my life. I closed my eyes, "I can't decide right now."

"I will allow you free after the war, with a full compensation."

I opened my eyes, well that solves one problem. "How long will it last? The war, I mean."

He shrugged, stuffing his hands into his pocket. "It could one year or twelve years."

I sighed, "Can I have some time to think about it?"

Evander looked me in the eye, something he seemed to do very well. "How long will you need?" I shrugged,

"This isn't the easiest decision."

"I will give you till tomorrow night, at 12 o'clock sharp. If I have no answer, I will send my men to pick you up."

I nodded, "Fair enough."

As soon as we were back in the castle, I was rushed with people. But I couldn't hear any of them, my main focus was finding Sebastian and leaving. I couldn't think straight, my thoughts were mainly focused on what the hell I was going to do. Was I going to get married to someone I don't even know? Or I was I going to allow innocent Gifteds to die, for my own freedom and happiness? Eventually, I found Sebastian. He was leaning against the back wall, his hair covering his eyes. Something he tended to do whenever he got angry or stressed. I tugged on his sleeve,

"Sebastian." Sebastian didn't even look at me,

"What?"

"Can we leave please?"

He scoffed, this time looking me dead in the eye, "Why don't you get a ride from your fiance?"

I narrowed my eyes, "I really don't need your talk tonight, I have enough on my mind." Sebastian didn't reply, "Forget it. I'll walk."

I turned to leave but Sebastian stopped me, "No, I'm sorry, Isabel. I-I just don't know what to do."

I shook my head, "Neither do I."

"I mean, you can't just give yourself to him!"

"I won't. But there's a whole different reason behind it." So I explained to him what Evander told me. About the war, about the Other's, and mostly about how they'll attack everyone. By the time I was done, Sebastian and I had already walked to the car and were now sitting outside my house.

"So you have till midnight?"

I nodded.

"Then leave."

I gave Sebastian an incredulous look, "What?"

"Leave, fly to somewhere far away."

I shook my head, "I can't just leave. The Gifteds' and the Gods are depending on me now."

Sebastian sighed, "We'll talk about this tomorrow. Go get some rest." I nodded and said my thanks before walking inside my house. I went straight up to my room. I immediatley changed into sweatpants and an oversized 'Dartmouth' shirt. I layed in my bed and stared out my window.

What was I going to do?

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