After the Last Tear: Rising from the Ashes of a Broken Marriage By Cassila K

Chapter 17

Alistair stormed forward, grabbing Elaine's arm and pulling her toward him. She stumbled, nearly losing her balance before Atticus Vaughn steadied her with a quick hand.

Realizing he'd almost made her fall, Alistair stopped walking but didn't release her arm, frustration flashing across his face.

Once she'd regained her footing, Elaine finally looked at him. Even seeing the apology in his eyes didn't soften her irritation one bit.

"And you are...?" Atticus finally asked, breaking the awkward tension.

Two answers came simultaneously:

"My ex-husband."

"Her husband!"

a physical blow. His jaw tightened

Francisco, Alistair had been thinking about everything— their marriage, their relationship.A marriage that

he'd ever love, that he'd sacrifice anything for her memory. Until Vivian's accusation had forced

provided money and status; she helped him deal with his family's

could never love anyone again. But learning Elaine was leaving

had still been uncertain about his feelings, seeing another man ask Elaine out—and watching her about to accept-had made

He loved Elaine.

courage he possessed, hoping to take her somewhere private and find their way back to each

just pulled her hand

eyes were nothing like

to talk about, Alistair. We're

pain spreading through him was so intense his eyes

determined to reach her, but suddenly found Atticus standing between