Even if he had seen an alien in real life, it still would not compare to the shock Lucas felt when he caught Natasha cheating right in front of him.
He stood there, half–convinced it had to be a hallucination.
Natasha? Cheating?
Wasn’t she always so quiet, obedient, and timíd?
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snap himself out of it, he pinched his thigh hard.
The sharp pain reminded him that this was no dream.
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His wife really was tangled up with another man, looking completely lost in pleasure.
The flush on her cheeks, the soft gasps–he had never seen her like this before.
And suddenly, Lucas was furious.
Because humans were full of double standards.
Men are allowed to mess around, but if a woman dares to do the same, it would be the end of the world.
Back when Lucas was doing whatever he pleased, he never thought twice.
He even lectured Natasha in a mocking tone, “You don’t need to take everything so serious- ly.”
And now that she truly did not, now that she let go and did exactly what he did, he could not take it.
He cracked.
He broke.
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“Enough!
“What the hell do you think you’re doing?”
His roar finally snapped Adam and me out of our moment.
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We both turned our heads and looked at the man standing at the door, his face dark as thun- der.
I grabbed my pajamas, trying to cover the mess of kiss marks and love bites on my chest.
Every single one was Adam’s doing. He was like a wild wolf when it came to bed.
Rough, relentless, and somehow addicting.
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However, at this point, I could not even bring myself to look at Lucas anymore.
“Mr. Callahan, do you really not understand what you’re seeing here?”
I gave a laugh.
“Didn’t realize you were so innocent.”
The sarcasm dripping from my words pushed Lucas right to the edge.
“Natasha, have I been too soft on you? You actually dared to betray me!”
He lunged forward to try to grab me, but Adam blocked him with one arm.
“Lucas, why take it out on a woman? If you’ve got a problem, bring it to me.”
Lucas was furious with me, but it was nothing compared to how much he now loathed Adam.
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Smack!
A punch landed square on Adam’s jaw.
“You scoundrel!
“You ungrateful traitor!
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“You really went and seduced your own sister–in–law, huh?
“You animal!”
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Adam’s cheek was already turning red and swollen, but instead of getting angry, he just laughed.
“Lucas, what’s with the panic? Are you actually jealous?
“Weren’t you the one bragging all over the place that you didn’t care about Natasha?
“Now look at you, backpedaling and slapping your own face.”
Lucas’s face twisted with rage, jaw clenched tight.
“Jealous? She’s not worth it!
“I just can’t stand how fake and fickle she is!”
I was already dressed, stepping into my shoes with calm composure.
“Fickle?” I shot back. “I’m just following your lead.
“You’re the one who said we should each do as we please. Now that I’m doing just that, you want to play judge?
“You’re indecisive and full of empty words. What kind of man is that?”
Lucas had always been the kind of man who stood above everyone else.
Proud, self–important, and never used to being humiliated.
Now, being caught red–handed with no comeback, especially after being cheated on in his own home, he was boiling with rage and shame.
“Natasha, you’re no better than a tramp and still have the nerve to act righteous?
“You really want to test me? I’ll leave you right now!”
Ah yes, there it was. Lucas‘ favorite threat. Divorce. His ultimate weapon.
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The same one that used to make me crumble and compromise every single time.
Too bad for him, those days were over. I was finally wide awake.
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Lucas never respected me–not once. The more I stayed silent, the more arrogant he became.
I had turned into a punchline in the Callahan family.
Even if Lucas had the wealth of a small nation, what good did it do for me or my brother?
Nothing.
That glittering empire of his?
It was never mine.
And I’ve had enough of this cold, dead marriage.
“I agree,” I said clearly.
“Let’s get a divorce.”
“What did you just say?”
Lucas froze like he had been struck by lightning.
He was more stunned than when he caught me cheating.
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“I said divorce.” I met his gaze head–on. “Isn’t this what you’ve been itching for all along?
“I’ll step down. You can hand the title of Mrs. Callahan off to anyone you like now.
“Sleep with whoever you want.
“I’m done.”
There was no room in my tone for negotiation.
“Fine! Don’t come crying to me later!”
He stormed out, slamming the door behind him. At the same time, Adam reached out and took my hand.
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“Natasha, I’m proud of you. Now that you’ve cut the chains, it’s time to claim the life you de- serve.”
I gripped his hand in return.
“He’s going to come after you like a madman.”
Adam laughed. “I’ve waited long enough. Let him try. Now it’s my turn to go all in.”
