Divorce to Destiny: Reclaiming My CEO Husband by Anney GW

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49 Protecting Her (Jayden)

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"Oh damn. My phone isn't in my pocket. It must have come out on the sofa or something." I give Ashlyn a peck on the cheek as she sits in the driver's seat "I'll just pop back and grab it. I won't be long."

"Okay, Hurry." She looks nervous.

"Lock the car doors when I get out. Just in case. Never know who's out and about this time of night." I squeeze her hand before stepping out. ""I will."

I walk through the gate and along the path, the cool night air sharp against my skin. My blood freezes at what I see in the doorway. What the hell is he doing to her? Something inside me surges, a primal protectiveness. I want to rip his head off. Winona is struggling against Phillip in the doorway. Her face is twisted in distress, her arms flailing. I run. up and drag him away from her, my adrenaline spiking, "What the fuck is going on?"

Phillip glares at me, his eyes wild and unfocused, and then bursts into tears. "I'm sorry. I got carried away. I just love her so damn much. She can't even kiss me when you're around." His words slur together, the smell of alcohol heavy on his breath. Pretty sure he's had more than the beers we saw him drink.

"Come on, man. Let's get you into a bed. You're toast." just feel sorry for him at this point, his desperation laid bare.

Winona stands there, looking confused and shaken. I nod at her, trying to offer some reassurance. "He is going to crash hard. Will you be okay?"

She nods, but I can see the doubt in her eyes. The fear. Her lips tremble, and I'm not sure I'm convinced.

think he's already flaked it actually." Phillip is now drooped over my arm, mumbling things I can't understand, his weight

the first bedroom I see. The room is dimly lit, shadows dancing across the walls. He can sleep that off. I know the feeling; I used to do stupid stuff when I drank too much. But I'd certainly never tried to force myself on the woman I supposedly loved I walk back out to the lounge, my heart

know. A little scary too. I've never seen him drunk before." Winona's voice is shaky, her body still

why." I nod, trying to process

"Maybe."

to be out for hours. Are you sure you and Abby will be okay?" I ask, but I can see she's shaking hard,

she is in my arms. Her body feels fragile against mine, and all I want is to

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us. My wife is out in the car. I can't be in

myself in Abby's room and sleep

inside me.

the alternative? You can't

cops." The thought of leaving her vulnerable is

I can see the fear in her eyes, the confusion. Her deep, smoldering, sexy eyes. I glance quickly at her mouth. Full lips, parted, inviting. I lean in. She doesn't

and my mouth is an hers. The thrill of our tongues meeting races through my body. I fist her hair and drag her in more, she opens her

did I ever let her go? Why did I believe my mother and

out from behind us, sharp and filled with betrayal. I

memories smashing my mind, over and over. Every single moment Winona and I ever shared hit me all at once. I grab my head in both hands. I can never love Ashlyn like I love Winona. I can never love anyone like I

"It's my