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.

gym. Running up and down these

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

Perfect.

rush to his side before he

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

have taken over this

winks, and I

no thanks," I mutter, holding back the urge to

my head,

leaning on the doorframe. "In the shower. You could always

your fight. I hear angry

laughs at his own joke

Angry sex.

thought warms my cheeks, but

make a sound. My fingers graze

step only

outside his

tells me Luca was telling the truth, Alex is in

door open slowly,

It's all so neat.

around and search for what I need when my eyes land

His car keys.

second thought, my fingers curling tightly around the metal as though holding

way downstairs. Once I'm sure he didn't hear

the bottle of vodka in the center

left it there. I rarely see Alex drink, and from what I've observed, he's a neat freak so ke wouldn't leave a

it like fate just handed

smile

Perfect.