The bride that never was
When her meticulously crafted marriage to Elijah Rossi shatters on her wedding night with a brutal revelation: "There is no us, Imogen. There never was." Imogen is abandoned by her husband and further faces an even crueler twist when her husband refuses a divorce. With the arrival of Isaac Rossi, Elijah's revenge-driven half brother, Imogen strikes a clandestine deal with her brother-in-law to navigate a dangerous game of deceit, seeking to outmaneuver her indifferent husband. As loyalties are tested, Imogen must decide which brother is right for her. The one she was made for or the one she burns for.
Afterglow 1
IMOGEN'S POV
I stayed with Elijah despite the cruel things I'd heard from him. As evening fell, the ward door opened, and Lana Rossi waltzed in, her perfectly coiffed hair and designer outfit a stark contrast to the sterile hospital room.
When she saw Elijah, she broke down, rushing to his bedside. "Oh, my darling boy," she cried, her manicured hands hovering over his bandages. "Who did this to you? My sweet boy doesn't deserve any of this."
I stood up, feeling out of place in this family moment. "I'll give you some time alone," I said quietly, moving towards the door.
Lana's head snapped up, as if she'd just noticed my presence. "Nonsense, Imogen. You're family. You should stay."
I hesitated, my hand on the doorknob.