My Bride’s awake.

“Gianna,for the next one year,you’re mine and I have to make you understand that!” Before she could comprehend what was happening,the door opened and two men walked in. “What’s…what…” “Take her away!”With that,he turned around so his back was to her. Gianna shivered as the men grabbed hold of her. “Ivan…what are you…stop this…you can’t…”And then an handkerchief was pressed against her nose. In no time,she lost consciousness. ****************** Sometime later Gianna regained consciousness or some state of being...similar to consciousness. She jerked. She felt pain everywhere. Her head throbbed. Her neck was stiff to the point of searing pain and worse when she tried to open her eyes. She discovered she couldn't. There was a blindfold over them. Summoning every ounce of strength and resolve,she attempted to lift herself. Why couldn't she move? Her limbs wouldn't budge. Her mind was telling her body to move but her body wasn't responding. A new wave of panic rushed through her. Tears burn