Way Back Into Love (Essie) novel Chapter 25

Essie didn't quite understand what he meant. She shrugged. "I remember. I can still introduce a girlfriend for you."

Zac gritted his teeth. If only she could feel how worked up he was in trying to drill what he wanted to say in her mind. He lifted her chin with one of his hands, deciding to cut to the chase. "During our marriage, I suggest you don't see any other man. He could be your first boyfriend. Hell, he could be your dream lover, but you better get them out of your mind and never speak to them again."

His words were harsh, slicing through the tension between them. What he really wanted was to wipe her mind off Hanson. He moved closer. Even if she was his fake wife, as long as the license was still registered, then he wouldn't let her see another man. He lowered his lips against hers.

She stiffened under his touch. Essie didn't even know what he meant. It wasn't as if she was having an affair...all he caught her doing was that the men were trying to rape her, but she knew for a fact that he didn't mean that ordeal. That meant...

Hanson's confession came to mind.

No. It was impossible that he would know such a private affair.

While she was stuck in her thoughts, a burst of pain exploded from her lower lip.

He had bitten her!

'Is he a dog?'

Essie shoved him away with all her strength as she gritted her teeth. "Listen here, I'm neither your pet nor your slave. Do you think I'll listen to that excessive request?" He knocked her over the sofa. His fingers traced against her face before stopping at the edge of her lips. His eyes glittered. "If you can't do it, then maybe I should teach you every night how to be a good wife," he whispered.

She gritted her teeth.

This was already too much!

"We're getting a divorce in five weeks," she reminded him coldly.

His eyes darkened. In fact, they looked like a bottomless abyss–one that Essie didn't want to fall into.

Divorce wasn't easy. In fact, there were plenty of talks before it would even take place.

Moreover, even the thought of setting her free was making him uncomfortable. Zac didn't like the fact that he was letting her go.

"I'm hungry. Go make me some food." He finally released his hold on her and sat up.