The Unshackled Queen: Never Say Never by Gilbert Soysal

As they were talking, Lydia’s phone buzzed.

Her expression shifted immediately.

She held up her phone towards Hannah.

“I need to take this.

I’ll step outside.

”

No sooner had Lydia left than Hannah began to dab at a wine stain on the back of her hand.

Suddenly, a sleazy hand clamped onto her shoulder.

“Hey gorgeous, find yourself alone? Mind if we join you?”

When Declan and Sadie stepped into Crimson Bar, Eliana and her small circle of friends had already settled into a booth for some time.

“Eliana, I’ve missed you like crazy!”

In a theatrical display, Sadie wrapped her arms around Eliana, clinging to her and putting on a cutesy act.

said softly, “Why do you still behave like you’re

sitting opposite her, adding meaningfully, “Yet, it’s only you, my little sweetheart, who seems

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to attention, Sadie elaborated, “Are you kidding? My

were coming back, he kicked his

mouth, the booth erupted in whoops and hollers, and Eliana couldn’t suppress

Declan’s thoughts day and night was

a peculiar unease gnawed at

to speak, one of

isn’t that

hair, captivating makeup, and a striking red dress that flattered her

a distance, she

man and a troupe of sleazy youths, all clearly making

The notorious

with him,

“Maybe she’s into it.

kind of decent woman dresses Like that and comes to

I never thought Declan’s wife would be