HIS CONTRACTED BRIDE

to a friend's gathering. She decided to tag along, hoping to s

e faltered for a moment. But she held her head high, dete

ie feel like an accessory. The group decided to play a game of truth or dare

nd sweet, and Ryan complimented her lips. But Alexander's reaction was swift and po

sked, surprised by Alexander's s

xander growled, with

him. "You allowed Gina to dance on your lap

"You're my wife, Abbie. You should have

er mind. "I'm just playing the ga

you're clever, don't you? But let me tell you, Abbie, yo

"I'm not afraid of you, Alexander. I'm y

just a contract, a means to an end. And if you keep pushing

t she refused to back down. "I'm not afrai

about that," he said, his voice dripping with mena

nd back to their loveless marriage. But Abbie knew she had sparke

oughts of rebellion. She knew she had to take a stand aga

e a bold move. She got out of the car and w

oice commanding. But she ignored hi

nd locked the door behind her. Alexander banged on

of empowerment. She was taking cont

She had to come up with a plan, and fast. Or ris