Dear Ex Wife Please take me back by The Every Woman

Chapter 45 ~ In flames

ATHENA

I march back into the house, my hands trembling, not from fear, but from the rage still pulsing through my veins like poison.

I've never felt this kind of anger before. It's hot, thick, and consuming, like wildfire burning in my chest. I feel like ripping him apart for touching my things.

At first, yeah, I felt guilty, like maybe I did something to deserve all of this. But as I stomp through the halls of this stupid mansion, the realization hits me harder than

ever.

He does whatever the hell he wants.

He sleeps out with Leah, parades her around like she's some prize, and comes home to burn my life to ashes like I mean nothing.

And I? I've been nothing but loyal to this scam of a marriage. Loyal to a man who doesn't know the first thing about love.

Luca raises a brow when I storm past him, but I don't stop.

"Where are you going now, Mrs. King?" he calls after me, smirking like this is some kind of show he can't wait to see the ending of.

I don't answer.

Because in my head, I'm already picturing Alex's stupid face when he sees what I'm about to do.

I head straight to my room, pacing the floor like a caged animal. My chest is tight, my hands still shaking, but I hold it together because I know I'll need every ounce of control for what's coming next.

I don't even know how long I stand there, just staring out the window, thinking of every way I want to hurt him back.

And then, I move.

I walk back downstairs, determined, my mind focused on one thing.

Revenge.

I swear I don't need a gym. Running up and

the bottom of the stairs, I spot Luca pulling on a leather jacket, looking like he's ready to head

Perfect.

side before he can slip out

you going?" I ask, forcing my voice to sound casual even though my heart

have taken over this one," he smirks. "And I need my space for

and I

no thanks," I mutter, holding back the urge

head, pretending to sound curious.

on the doorframe. "In the shower. You could

make up for your fight. I hear angry sex

his own joke and finally walks

Angry sex.

warms my cheeks, but I shake

careful not to make a sound. My fingers graze

every step only makes my

pause outside his door,

tells me Luca was

the door open slowly, praying it

is in its place. It's all so neat.

I need when my eyes land on the side table. There it

His car keys.

second thought, my fingers curling tightly around

close the door slowly and tip toe my way downstairs. Once I'm sure he

of vodka

and from what I've observed, he's a neat freak so

fate just handed

dangerous smile tugs at my

Perfect.