The contract says she can’t share his bed, but nothing stops him from getting into hers… * Rain Clayton’s life takes an unexpected turn when she discovers she’s suddenly married to a billionaire named Alexander Lancaster, a powerful and dangerously captivating man who wants their marriage over before it even begins... Raised by a family that never cared for her and desperate to avoid a twisted arranged marriage, Rain seizes this unexpected twist of fate. Her new husband might be a cold-hearted billionaire, but he's her only escape. Yet Alexander demands a swift divorce. Refusing to lose her one chance at freedom, Rain strikes a risky bargain to keep their marriage alive, even if it means playing by Alexander’s rules. She just has to convince him to want her around… FOREVER. Weeks into their unexpected arrangement, Rain begins to see through Alexander’s icy exterior. But one night, she’s taken by surprise. “What are you doing?” Rain burst out, eyes wide as Alexander casually slid into her bed. “Performing husbandly duties,” he smirked. “You can’t stay here! It’s against the contract!” “I’m not breaking it,” Alexander said with a shrug. “The contract specifies that you’ll fulfill all wifely duties, excluding sharing my bed. It doesn’t say anything about me not performing husbandly duties, including sharing your bed.” The situation had shifted, and it seemed like she was no longer the only one in control... [Warning: r18+/strong mature & sexual content]
Rain approached Sanya, noticing how she fidgeted nervously, her lips quivering and her eyes brimming with unshed tears even as she tried to smile. Without a word, Rain opened her arms, "come here."
Sanya stepped forward, immediately accepting the embrace.
"I'm sorry… I'm really sorry…" Sanya sobbed, her voice barely a whisper.
Rain held her close, gently rubbing her back. Sanya's grip tightened as if afraid to let go, her voice trembling. "I missed you, Rain. I'm so sorry for everything."
Rain's heart ached at the raw emotion in her friend's words. She whispered back, "It's alright, Sanya. I already forgive you. But I can't lie… I'm disappointed. It hurt that it took you so long to reach out."
Sanya's voice broke, her hands trembling as she clutched Rain's arms. "I know… I messed up. I'm so sorry, Rain. I know how much I let you down. I just… I didn't know how to start, how to explain—"