or's

he girl shivering in my shadow. The shock that registered on his face was almo

wife, Kendra, st

it down, my fingers curling over the curve of her collarbone. I felt her flinch, a sharp tremor running through h

vibration. "I didn't realize you and

ticed his jaw tightened so hard I could see the muscl

late us." I leaned down slightly, my breath stirring the damp str

reath hitching as she tried to pull away from my grip. I tight

he started, her voice

cutting through hers. "And his wife, Kendra. Now, I be

all and fragile in the oversized velvet chair. Across from her, Lu

ke my idea o

Amara, nudging a plate of vegetab

od as if it were poi

e decided not to waste any time. The wedding will be

You've got to be kidding me! You can't just...

eplied, my voice dropping into a dangerous register. "

rs and you want to move on?" His voice was

floor. "This is a mistake. A massive one." He looked

the room felt like it might combust-before he turned and stormed out of the room.

d looked at her

ng now, her chest heaving, her ha

ssed, her voice trembling with

standing directly in front of her. I was a head

You will have the best legal team in the country making sure that glass award 'never existed.' You will have a security

until our chests w

them exactly where to find the girl who fled the office tonight. I'll tell them about the

sed to let fall. "Why do you want me? Why are you doing this

ment," I lied, though the truth was far more comp

months, Amara. One season as my wife. In exchange, I give

ath down her cheek. She looked defeated, her shoulders sagging as s

something, but nothing came

she didn't fight me this time. "Good girl. Now, let's