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.
Revenge is a dish served grieving 3
IMOGEN'S POV
Isaac's fingers hovered above my skin, radiating warmth. His touch, when it finally came, was feather-light, as if I were made of delicate porcelain. The gentleness of it made my chest ache, a stark contrast to the bruises hidden beneath my sleeves. I felt myself lean towards him for a heartbeat before reality crashed back. Fear coiled in my stomach, shame burning my cheeks. I turned away, his hand falling into empty air.
"Don't," I breathed, the word barely audible. My voice quavered, betraying me. "People will think..."
"I don't care," Isaac cut in. His voice was steel, but his eyes were soft, searching. His hand hovered near my face again, close enough that I could feel its heat on my skin. "Imogen... was it Elijah?"