Chapter 1 ~ A deal
Anthena
"Athena? Did you hear what I said?"
A soft voice pulls me back.
No.
"Yes." I force a smile.
"Great. Don't forget to take the medication," Dr. Anthony says, his voice gentle yet distant, like background noise in a storm. I nod, barely absorbing his words.
I just want to get out of here.
When I rushed in this morning, I thought I was having a heart attack. But apparently, gas can mess you up just as badly. Who knew?
I pick up my phone and dial my husband's number.
Voicemail.
Again.
My stomach twists. That's not like him.
The door swings open, and my heart jumps-only to sink just as fast. It's not Alex.
The disappointment is brutal, cutting straight through my chest and curling in my stomach like a fist tightening from the inside.
Maybe it's just the gas.
For three years, I've had to walk on eggshells, knowing my marriage would end eventually.
A deal that was never supposed to mean anything turned into my prison. Because now, I'm terrified of losing him.
Or am I just being paranoid?
Honestly, at this point, I might as well lose my goddamn mind.
"Athena, how are you feeling?" Noah asks.
"Like I'm actually having a heart attack," I mutter, pushing myself to my feet.
Noah is Alex's cousin. He's been a constant in my life since I married the man
who sets my soul on fire. Like gaining a brother as a bonus.
"Has Alex called you back yet?" I ask, my voice tighter than I intend.
Noah shakes his head. "No. But I'm sure he's just busy."
Busy.
Yes, that must be it.
Busy with work and not...
get yourself
pretending that makes
whispering something I don't want to
the door for me, but I barely take a step before
Because I see him.
Alexander King.
And her.
Leah Woods.
recognize that
blonde hair and green eyes to die
her, I see why she is
from my
that's why he
She's back.
my
Can't blink.
know who I am? Will Alex
through my thoughts like a hot knife
"Athena?"
shock in his
bet he didn't think he'd meet me here. His Jade green eyes look
"Alex." I breathe.
features twisting in confusion. She touches Alex and my
be able to touch him like
a friend?" she asks, her voice sounding weak like she is on a death
pounds so hard I can hear blood
Now, it seems even the secret has a
I even
responds to
dismissed
you doing
words out, a loud scream cuts through the
We all turn.
on
her face-full-blown sobbing, so dramatic it's almost
back! Alex, please make it stop!" She
up, his voice urgent as he calls for
I stand there. Watching.
stunned to
go,"
I nod.
feet remain glued to the
As heavy as lead.
Is this it?
calls again, and I blink up at him before finally forcing myself
walking out
in bed, staring
for it to
For a message.
For something.
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