Defiant Bride

Author's POV

"No!"

Ksenia screamed. She smashed an expensive porcelain vase against the hardwood floor. The sharp sound of shattering ceramic echoed through the master bedroom, but it did nothing to soothe the burning rage in her chest. She grabbed a heavy silk pillow and hurled it across the room. She refused to let anyone come near her.

Outside the grand suite, a frightened maid hesitated. Sh