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!"

like a physical blow. His jaw tightened

entire flight to San Francisco, Alistair had been thinking about everything— their marriage, their relationship.A marriage that had begun as a business

that he'd sacrifice anything

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

comfortable with that arrangement, convinced he could never love anyone again. But learning Elaine was leaving had made

been uncertain about his feelings, seeing another man ask Elaine out—and

He loved Elaine.

he possessed, hoping to take her somewhere

pulled her hand free

at him, her eyes were nothing like the warm gaze she'd given Jack moments

left to talk about, Alistair.

was so intense his eyes

to reach her, but suddenly found Atticus