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

Thats our window.

Be ready.

sound of

Rugal with a greasy smirk plastered

had my eye on you

Ill make sure you have

eyes roved over her, his

But Allison didnt flinch.

slightly, her lips curving into a radiant smile one that only heightened her natural

Not here, she murmured.

like

me all helpless now that sounds exciting, dont you think? Rugal froze, his lust-fueled mind easily

moment, he

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

But… He faltered, unsure.

her lashes, her voice softening further, innocent yet

on, theres no

are tied, so I cant

your men are

even run to? Trust me, I just want to make this easier on both of

grunted, her

They made sense.

You? In those heels? Against me?

was

doubt clouding his judgment, Rugal pulled out a knife

Alright, sweetheart.

You asked for it.