My Husband Wants Me Dead novel (Esther and Bradley)

Esther kept losing consciousness, each time awakened by Bradley’s biting. Like a ruthless predator, he sank his sharp teeth into her delicate skin, causing crimson blood to ooze. Then, he’d move to another spot, continuing his brutal assault.

Bradley’s ghostly voice echoed in Esther’s ears, asking, “Still planning to escape?”

Esther froze in terror.

“If you try to run again…” Bradley warned, “I’ll personally break your legs, leaving you in a wheelchair for life.”

Esther trembled when she met Bradley’s icy gaze. She did not doubt the seriousness of his threat.

She believed a madman like Bradley was capable of anything.

In an attempt to lower his guard, she feigned resignation. “I won’t run anymore,” she hoarsely said.

Bradley offered a glimmer of hope, saying, “If you behave, I’ll let you video call your daughters.”

nodded gently, pretending to

at her, asserting his dominance. “This coffin is your living

looking at Esther’s pale face, Bradley sealed the coffin

darkness all around, and only the crystal coffin shone brilliantly in the dark space.

a relentless tide. She shut her eyes tightly,

coffin. She initially

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involving the Pendletons

had always relied on Richard like a vine on plant supports. With him now in police custody, she swayed like that vine

sat with her phone, observing Liora, who alternated

Bradley. He’s the CEO of the Warner Group and must have a way

Bradley might as well be sending

It’s giving me a headache,” Mandy