Between her tears, and his lies

he stranger, Dominic, had been kind enough to offer me a handkerchief when I nee

k presentable, not just for him, but for myself. I deserved to

eeted me with a warm smile. "Reservation under

staurant. The VIP section was tastefully decorated

red. His chiseled jawline, piercing green eyes, and dark hair made him look like a model. Hi

yes locking onto mine. "Thank you,

hair. "Please, sit down. Let'

way he looked at me. It was as if he was tryin

ng out a file. "I know about your ex and your si

d before I could interrupt. "I have a proposal f

"I'm looking for a wife. A wife who

proposal? Marriage? It sounded absurd, but

you'll have the protection and resources you need to take revenge on your

at he was offering. It was a lot to t

sound calm. "Why would you

usement. "You're smart, Zara. You're

t I tried to stay focused. "What are

ar," he said. "During that time, we'll appear in public toge

u?" I asked, trying to u

t it to me, but only if I'm married. If I don'

nformation. It was a lot to take

this?" I asked, tryi

"You get protection. And you

eemed sincere, but I couldn't shake off the feeling

" I asked, trying

nting with amusement. "There'

iting for hi

" he said. "In public, at least. And t

igued despite myself. "Wh

n a husky tone. "We'll have to be int

pine as I met his gaze. What

e ball is in your court", he