Chapter 21: Restraint

Theo I caught Sergei's stare from the mirror and reluctantly pushed my phone into my pocket. “If you love me that much then maybe you should stop sitting in the passenger seat and just melt into me.”The driver cleared his throat.Sergei wasn't fazed by my jab and further asked, “Hartley, are you okay?”I looked out the car window. Dawn was just peeling out of darkness but we were already in suits on our way to a meeting. “I'm perfect.”He nodded and dragged his eyes away from the rearview mirror. I rested my arm on the side door and rested my jaw on my hand, unable to shake off the irritable feeling brewing inside of me.In less than an hour we were at Nic’s residence. His estate rolled open endlessly with equally endless plains of greenery before the white mansion came into view. As expected his men were stationed in twos and fours all over the mansion. I gave Sergei a warning look. “We are not reacting, so keep that insolent gun of yours in check.” He merely nodded.In this day

Chapter 22: Where is Your Ring?

MiraOur plates were mostly cleared and Cass was laughing at another bad joke of Harper’s. I couldn't help but smile as I slurped in a thick serving of chocolate milkshake, life got so serious I hadn't done anything I loved doing. The workshop had been closed since the previous day and for once no guilt followed my day off. Earlier when he'd come to pick me up I dropped it on him that Cass was going to be joining us and disappointment passed his face briefly but doing this took off the whole guilt of breaching the contract, it was better to meet him with Cass as our chaperone than meet him alone. I had texted him Cassie’s address and he picked us up. I made sure to slide my ring into my bag and that act made me feel like I was about to cheat on my husband.My mind zoned out of the conversation Cass and Harper were having. Theo and I are supposed to have our contact meeting tonight when he returns, the one with eye contact and no phones, I wondered how whatever work he had to handle

Chapter 23: Just Stay for Tonight

Mira I cleared my throat.“Took it out to wash my face.” I lied then continued rummaging.I pulled him to sit and started scampering around looking for the first aid box, opening and closing cupboards, his hand caught my wrist when I reached for a top cabinet, his body heat consumed any cold I may have felt, I didn't even realize when he had moved, he was quiet, always moving with calm precision like he always knew, he was always watching.I turned around and our bodies were close, too close. I could smell a mix of mint and whiskey from his mouth and sandalwood from his skin, instinctively my eyes went to his but in them was something I couldn't name.His hand was still grasping my wrist, for a moment I thought I'd stopped breathing.“Why did you see him, Bella?” He asked in a low voice close to a rumble, a rumble of emotions about to unfold.My eyes shot open, his question broke off the rising anticipation between my legs. I swallowed. “See who?”He hung his head between us, his sh

All Chapters of The Bride He Wanted Was Never My Sister : Chapter 21 - Chapter 23

Chapter 21: Restraint

Chapter 22: Where is Your Ring?

Chapter 23: Just Stay for Tonight