Bride by Day by Rebecca Winters

Author:Rebecca Winters
Language: eng
Format: mobi
Tags: Romance, General, Contemporary, Fiction
ISBN: 9781459263062
Publisher: Harlequin
Published: 1997-08-01T04:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER SEVEN

SAM tensed to leave the room. Perseus must have felt the change in her because his grip on her shoulders tightened until she almost cried out from the pressure.

Taking a long, shuddering breath Sofia said, “Father waited until you left the house, then he had me taken away to Turkey, and forced me to live in a convent. I was never allowed to leave. He provided for my keep, hoping that one day I’d become a nun. But I had no vocation and was kept there against my will.

“I eventually escaped and met a farmer who let me work for him. I had no passport, no money. I couldn’t come back to Greece. When he offered me marriage, I accepted. He died six months ago, leaving me a small property which I sold so I could come back to Greece. But the authorities wouldn’t allow me back in.

“In desperation I phoned the house and learned through Georgio that Father had been looking everywhere for me. He’d finally come to his senses, but it was too late. I’d fled the convent and left no traces.

“Georgio put Father on the phone. We talked, and he arranged for a new passport and passage. When I saw him again, I hardly recognized him because he was so ill. We’ve reconciled, but Father knows that what he did to you, to us, to me, was unforgiveable.” Her voice shook.

“His life has been a living hell every day, every hour since I sent you away with that stab wound. I think the only reason he’s still alive is because he must see you again and ask for absolution.”

Perseus raked a hand through his midnight hair. Perhaps no one else would notice, but Sam knew his every action and movement by heart. To her, it was a sign that Sofia’s revelations had knocked the foundation of belief right out from under him.

“You mean to tell me that for the past twenty years, you’ve been in exile in Turkey?” he demanded in a barely controlled voice.

“Yes, Perseus. If you need proof, I can provide it.”

His pained expression said everything. Sam had believed this night would change destiny, and she’d been right. Sofia had come home to Perseus. It wouldn’t be long before the two star-crossed lovers were able to marry and find the happiness so long denied them. The pain of that reality was staggering.

“For your sake, I’ll see him one last time. Samantha?” He kissed the top of her silken head. “Stay here. We won’t be long. Would you like Georgio to bring you something to drink?”

“No, thank you.” To her chagrin her voice trembled. “I’m fine. Please—take the time you need.”

Subsiding into the nearest chair, she watched Perseus follow Sofia out of the room, the two of them moving in unison as if they’d never been apart.

Already Sam was forgotten. Which was as it should be.

Perseus hadn’t known what he’d find when he saw Sofia again after all this time. That’s why he’d used Sam for a shield.

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