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.

back, theyll likely be careless and leave

Thats our window.

Be ready.

sound of a lock

Rugal with a

eye on you for

make sure you have

eyes roved over her, his hand already reaching

But Allison didnt flinch.

she tilted her head slightly, her lips curving into a radiant smile one that only heightened her

Not here, she murmured.

dont like an

dont you think? Rugal froze, his lust-fueled mind easily swayed

a brief moment,

smile, combined with her alluring voice, was enough to make any man fall at her

But… He faltered, unsure.

her voice

theres

hands are tied, so

your men are guarding

could I even run to? Trust me, I just want

grunted, her words sinking

They made sense.

those heels? Against me? What

was coarse,

pulled out a knife and sliced the rope

Alright, sweetheart.

You asked for it.