Secrets Of The Neglected Wife: When Her True Colors Shine

Chapter 168: The air was thick with tension, Kellans hostility practically vibrating off him.

His jaw clenched as he muttered under his breath, Im going to kill every last one of them.

But in that moment, revenge wasnt the priority protecting Allison from the worst was.

Without hesitation, he resolved to provoke the men, to pull their attention away from her.

Ill distract them Before he could finish, Allison, ever perceptive, interrupted him with a firm shake of her head.

No need, she said, her voice calm yet resolute.

Thats too risky, and you might get hurt.

Besides, Ive got my own way to handle this.

Its not as hopeless as it looks.

Her eyes locked onto his with sharp determination.

You just need to stall Damon.

She moved quickly, her hands working with precision.

Using a small shard of glass she had retrieved earlier, Allison began sawing through the rope binding her wrists.

In mere moments, the rope was on the verge of snapping.

Silently, she handed the glass shard to Kellan.

Here, she whispered.

Take it.

now, but if anyone comes back, theyll likely be careless and leave it

Thats our window.

Be ready.

the sound of a

creaked open, revealing Rugal with a greasy

on you for a while,

and Ill make sure you have a good

eyes roved over her, his hand already reaching for her

But Allison didnt flinch.

slightly, her lips curving into a radiant smile one that

Not here, she murmured.

like an

on us, and me all helpless now that sounds exciting, dont you think? Rugal froze, his lust-fueled mind easily swayed by the sweet lilt of her

brief moment, he

alluring voice, was enough

But… He faltered, unsure.

lashes, her voice softening further, innocent

on, theres no

so I

men are guarding the

I even run to? Trust me, I just

her

They made sense.

those heels? Against me? What

was coarse,

no more doubt clouding his judgment, Rugal pulled out a knife and sliced

Alright, sweetheart.

You asked for it.