Michael and Amanda, Chapter 4
Because of this, she was in an arranged marriage when she was 18. her husband was very abusive and controlling. he wouldn't allow her to leave the house without him being present." "wow!" "yes.
Soul Sick, Chapter 4
That might actually explain the reference to an arranged marriage. possibly his father didn't know what to do with him and hoped a strong female hand might be able to control him as well as improve their fortunes.
Rose Hip Tea Cup Four
"then again....i'm sure that i can set up the arranged marriage." the older dog said smiling. "mom......it's nothing like that.
Encyclopedia V1.1 (Updated 23/04/2013)
Many arranged marriages have taken place between the tribes as displays of their loyalty between each other. they follow the teachings of _jan'zar_.
Where I Wanna Be
I wasn't going to go along with this arranged marriage, and no matter what my parents said or done, i wasn't going to co-operate... i wanted jessica... no one else would do.
How to Deal with a Rat
"you fled your home isles in an attempt to avoid an arranged marriage, that if you refused would have resulted in your death." drag was speechless. he had no choice now but to believe the fox's claim. "now then rodent, do you believe i can do as i say?
Companions Chapter 05: Mourne's Prophecy
"some human cultures also have pre-arranged marriages," i pointed out. "perhaps, but at least some of those marriages may succeed. the elders purposely choose bond mates that are socially incompatible.
Ebb and Flow
arranged marriages, pre-picked roles. one doesn't choose love. one doesn't choose their profession. one has it chosen for them. everyone puts up with it, but ... it sows a bitterness. a weariness.
Fantasy Finale
Though he wasn't about to say no to the current arrangement. marriage had always struck him as something a little strange, too traditional. so long as two people liked each other, what was wrong with being with them?
Walls: Exodus 25 - Carousel
Laki looked over at allen, "they are... my real family that is, the woman and child i had before my arranged marriage. the ones that... even the intelligence services know little about." i smiled back, "ah...
Metting the Family
I tried to explain to her that we were in an arrange marriage. neither of us loved each other. why do you think after azuel left after the divorce happen so fast? your father was so intent on controlling her life.
05 - The Gilded Cage
If it was just the queen and the empire, then he might have learned enough of his father's techniques to mentally force them to accept the abolishment of the arranged marriage.