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.
She will be protected 1
IMOGEN'S POV
I followed Alex, the driver, into the Rossi house, my heart heavy with each step. The grand entryway opened up before me, and suddenly I was drowning in memories.
The giant living room loomed to my right, and I could almost hear the echo of Elijah's laughter bouncing off the high ceilings. How many nights had we spent curled up on that oversized leather couch, planning our future? I swallowed hard, forcing myself to keep moving.
We passed the library, and the scent of old books and polished wood hit me like a physical force. I remembered countless afternoons spent there, Elijah reading aloud from his favorite novels while I sketched, the sunlight streaming through the tall windows and painting everything in a warm, golden glow. Now, the room felt cold and empty.