The Wife Who Never Loved

o had been absent for days,

in days, immediately ran into his

d to the kitchen, pretending to help the housekeeper. There was nothing for me to do, really. I j

care about you, you know," she said softly. "H

"Why are you always so

elt like it was brand

were married. Hunter had made one phone call, a

time housekeeper, a kind woman who ha

e sabotaged my br

him, "Why won' t y

oring the fear in my eyes. "Everything you care about, Krystal, I

ffered. Hunter knew my weaknesses, my attachments. He could alway

doorway, holding Kaylee in his arms. He looke

ed myself, forci

ce carefully neutral. "Just helping

heek. His voice, a low rumble, sent a shiver

tion after being gone for days, after our d

hed Hunter emerge from the bathroom, h

eady. "You and Aubrie can be t

pped h

love," I continued, my voice unwavering. "A

His large hand shot out, grabbing my arm, his face a mask