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.
The Butterfly Effect 2
IMOGEN'S POV
As my breathing steadied, I became acutely aware of Isaac's warmth, his cologne a comforting scent that wrapped around me like a protective blanket. Slowly, I pulled back, my hands still gripping his shirt. I couldn't bring myself to meet his gaze, embarrassment flooding through me as I realized the state I was in.
"I'm sorry," I whispered, my voice hoarse from crying. "I've ruined your shirt."
Isaac's hand moved from my hair to cup my cheek, gently tilting my face up to meet his eyes. The concern I saw there made my heart clench.
"Imogen, you have nothing to apologize for," he said softly. "Are you feeling any better?"
I nodded, taking a shaky breath. "A little. Thank you for... for being here."