The Unwanted Wife (Book 1)

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grand reception hall, her eyes lingered on him, absorbing every detail-the sharp lines of his fac

him felt surreal, like a dream s

moment. And now, here she was-his wife. The words sent a

huckle brok

ht just melt under your gaze," Ali, her b

ly looked away, flustered. "Stop

ally blame you. You're literally married to the

esence effortlessly commanding attention. Even in a room full of people, he was the only one she could see.

bvious admiration. "God, stop s

her giddy expression. "I can't help it! Just look at hi

. You're lucky I actually like y

"Stop raining

shoulder. "Oh? Looks like Prince

the moment their eyes met, he swiftly looked away, returning his attention to his friends.

you sure he's your husband? He looks more

ting in her chest. "Lucas isn't the

l, he could at least pretend to be happ

hose to brush it off. Tonight was supposed to be a celebration,

t's just enjoy the night. Especially you, since it's your wedding day. And-" with a mischievous

s suspiciously. "Why

et. You'll find out when

if it's another one of

wink. "Now, come on. Enjoy the night

ass of something light. She wasn't one to drink much, and tonight, she had no intention of getting drunk. She wanted

out to search for him,

was le

him exit the reception hall. Without a

back," sh

are you

ra lied, alrea

ight air hit her skin. She spotted Lucas h

im, and when she was close enough,

ening before he slowly turned to fac

est ti

forgot, nothing had changed between them. He was still the same Lu

His voice was shar

ed, trying to steady herself. "I just... I was wondering where you were

flashing across his face. "T

t she quickly masked it. She wouldn

she said, her voice sof

ng in contempt. "Unbelievable. How shameless can you be?" His

w much he resented this marriage. She had prepared herself for it, but

fingers twisting together nervously. "But can we at

Don't act innocent, Lara. You wanted this marriage. And now that you got what you wa

rted, but no w

he was

d want

just stayed by his side, if she loved him enough, he would eventually s

ness had beco

at tight

ring your apologies when we both know they aren't s

her. The words pierced through her

"I never wanted to

lled with venom. "You forced this marriag

the alcohol, maybe it was the overwhelming emotions, but

r was unmistakable. "Do you think that'll change anything? Do you think crying will ma

r, his voice dropping

hink again. Two can play this game." His eyes burned into hers. "And i'll make sure that by

back on her and walked away

ot, her tears streaming down freely, her

to be the happie

ecame the day

cruel burden to the man s