Chapter 2
he attachment? Liam’s signed complaint. Against me.
collapsed on the floor, staring at nothing.
he table had a cake on it-unopened. Liam bought it to celebrate my first bust going well.
unny. Years ago when I got into the academy. I called him screaming with joy. He spun me around, eyes brighter than any star.
aire. I’m so fucking proud of you.”
Il bullshit. Every memory 1 treasured? Just him going through the motions.
ly phone rang. I picked up shaking.
is voice came through all soft and sweet. Made me want to puke.
laire, let me explain. I was drunk, I didnt-
cut him off. voice raw.
Tou think I’m buying that?”
lence. Then that patient, understanding tone he uses when I’m being “difficult.”
laire, today was messy. Bad for your reputation.”
already lined up a new job for you. Easier than police work. Better pay. You should-”
laughed. Tears streaming down my face.
Who the fuck said you get to decide my life?”
hen my phone buzzed. Text from her.
loto. She’s wearing an oversized men’s dress shirt-his shirt. Collar hanging open, hickeys all over her neck.
ackground? Our apartment. The one Liam said was “still airing out, can’t move in yet.”
hat soft white bed we picked out together.
aption: Sis, your wedding bed sleeps great.
our man does too.
lood rushed to my head. I grabbed my keys and bolted.
wenty minutes later I’m at the house.
punch in our code. Error. Error. Error.
le changed it.
go around back, dimb the fucking wall, haul myself onto the balcony.
‘oices inside.
crept toward the living room.
Chapter 2
Dining room. Liam’s spooning porridge into her mouth. Slow. Gentle. Tender as hell.
Never fed me like that. Not once.
I hate these curtains. Too boring. Change them.”
he pointed at the starry curtains I picked. Voice all bratty and demanding.
Jam tapped her nose, grinning.
Done. Whatever you want, baby.”
he pouted. “Stop planning to marry her…”
dam put the bowl down. Kissed her forehead.
Marrying her isn’t optional, sweetheart.”
I need a wife with a clean record. Respectable. Obedient.”
ach word hit like a sledgehammer.
But don’t worry. You’re the real lady of this house.”
You’re the only one I’ll ever love.”
ty nails dug into my palms. Didn’t even feel it.
he still pouted.
iam laughed low, started kissing her neck. His hand slid under her shirt.
iam… that tickles…”
he squirmed but melted into him.
Within seconds they were tangled up on the couch.
stood there in the shadows, shaking so hard I thought I’d collapse.
atched the whole disgusting scene until the cold finally drove me back out the window.
my car, I pulled up a webpage on my phone.
ilitary Special Recruitment Program
order patrol. Ten-year commitment. No outside contact.
filled out every field. Hands still shaking.
lit submit.
even years with him? Consider it flushed down the toilet.
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