Mathilda’s POV

June, 2017

Two months left until the wedding, and I’m getting more nervous by the day. My body still feels as weak as it did two months ago, when Fredric and Mrs. Rosa discussed the wedding in front of my father — as if my bones had vanished, leaving me hollow.

Their laughter that night had been so perfect; even Fredric looked like a man who truly loved me. August 8th, 2017 — that’s the chosen date.

The wedding party will last the entire day with two extravagant themes. My head s