Chapter 68

Sophia stared up at his raised hand, unflinching. It wasn’t the first time he’d hit her, so she just figured it was another bite from their rabid dog of a marriage. The wind whooshed past her ear, but the expected sting never came. Jason froze, jaw clenched, a vein throbbing in his forehead like a trapped viper. He wanted to slap her, make her understand, but the sight of her pale, almost sickly skin snagged his arm mid swing. “One last chance,” he growled, the words squeezed through gritted teeth. “Stay by my side, behave, or…”

“Lust,” Sophia cut him off, voice steady as a rock.

Jason squeezed his eyes shut, broad shoulders slumping slightly. This goddamn woman would rather service a room full of strangers than share his life. Fine. “Have it your way. Tomorrow night, Lust.” He scanned her face, his voice hardening. “Half the rich jerks in Cester City know your face, know you’re Mrs. Wilson. Wear a mask. I can’t have that kind of scandal.”

twisting her lips. “Sign the divorce papers, and we can

and Corey rots in prison.” He rose abruptly, straightening his clothes

him leave, frustration etched on his back. Why wouldn’t he let her go? Was it just about keeping her away from Oliver? Was that more important than his own pride? Now, with Ada pregnant, the perfect excuse to ditch her and reunite with his first love lay at his feet. So what was he waiting for?

birth control? Loving her yet betraying her with another woman’s child? Loving her yet forcing her to sell herself to strangers, shredding her dignity to pieces? Loving her

Sophia

alleged love went. Because if he did care, even

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