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.
Warning: This chapter contains discussions and depictions of sensitive topics, including marital abuse, and and sexual violence (grape). These subjects may be distressing or triggering for some readers. Please proceed with caution and take care of your emotional well-being. Reader discretion is advised.
IMOGEN'S POV
"You just don't know when to let it go, do you?" Elijah's voice dripped with bitterness, each word laced with something dark and venomous.
I took a step back, my heart pounding in my chest, trying to put some distance between us. "I didn't do anything," I managed to say, my voice trembling. "You're rambling, Elijah. You're drunk."