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Pavla startled and placed her hands on his shoulders to steady herself in his arms, the strength beneath her palms was enough to crush her. a shiver ran her spine as he placed her on the bed so gently. His words were interesting to her. Dmitry? she said softly in the dark tent. She heard a noise as the male slumped and fell into a deep sleep. Pavla could hear voices whispering outside for long after she was supposed to be asleep, but she couldnt. The child within her stirred and kept her up. His bed was comfortable, but she knew if her father came in and saw her there he would be unhappy about it. With a small sigh she moved back down to the floor. Finding her way to his side she curled up against his warmth. Under her own blanket she slept against his larger frame, her small body almost unseen as she fell into a deep sleep. The morning bustle woke her with a start. She could hear some of the side-show artists practicing their acts and others doing their home tasks. Laundry and chores still had to be done, Pavla knew this. her brown eyes blinked in surprise as the flaps were pushed aside. Whats this? her father bellowed. The sneer and pure anger on his face caused her to cringe. I was on the floor he put me on the bed, said it didnt matter to him where he slept, but I didnt want to disobey. her eyes were kept low, as she heard him growl. It is not his fault I curled up to him I was scared and cold. You feel safe with him? He sneered down at her. He kicked at the end of the blanket to rouse the sleeping giant. You slept with her, on the floor isnt that sweet. his voice was vehement. Get dressed, the minister is here. He moved back out the flaps, his voice could be heard talking roughly with those gathered about. Pavla spurred into action grabbing the basin she rushed out the flaps and dumped the old water out. Moving back inside she grabbed the pitcher and filled it with more water. it was cold but it would have to do. A blush was upon her cheeks as she moved through the gathered carnies. Shed forgotten she was only wearing an old shirt of her fathers and nothing more. She secured the flaps and struck a match to light the lantern. Stripping her clothing she washed herself , it didnt matter to her that Dmitry was there. In a few hours they would be married so her body would no longer be hidden from him. Her cheeks rose in color as she avoided his gaze. Her body had changed so much recently and it was horrifying. The plain dress she put on was white with small pink flowers and she pulled her hair back and secured it in a bun. She opened her jewelry box, the band that was her fathers was tucked inside a secret compartment. Pavla wasnt sure it would fit him but at least he could wear it on a chain or perhaps she could get someone to melt it down and make him a new one from it, either way it would have to do. I am sorry that I am forced upon you, a girl that you dont even want. I will stay out of your way as much as possible. She ducked through the flaps and back out into the dreary morning. She hadnt noticed it earlier, but the clouds hung low in the sky and were heavy, much like her heart. She wondered if she could tell him the truth, if it would even matter. The way she felt about it all was numb. She felt him approach and turned from him to dry her eyes as the minister cleared his throat. Everything was interrupted by the little midget woman who pulled her aside with the help of the cook. Adding a few more things so the bride looked more that part. Thank you, was all she could say as the duo gave her a veil and replaced her dress with a simple white one. a bunch of artificial flowers were grouped with a handkerchief and she was looked over. There is a bride, The midget cooed. Very beautiful, insisted Glorianna. As the duo ushered her back out. Lifting her soft gaze to his she stepped up to Dmitry and the minister. Placing her hand in his as instructed the ceremony began. Soft words of devotion, pledges to honor and obey and vows of love were all said between the duo. Pavla held up the ring and handed it to Dmitry, she didnt want to force it on and hurt him. Petres eyes went wide in disbelief and jealousy as he gave his daughter and child to the giant man. he wanted to stop the wedding but knew it was in all of their best interests not to.