Avenged

Callie felt herself falling into his trap, struggling to maintain a hardened heart as his doting gaze softened her resolve. ‘Callie, you’re my wife. We are supposed to share a bed,’ his voice, deep and intoxicating, whispered in her ear. He embraced her tightly, a possessive need evident in his hold. ‘Callie, I want you to love me like before. I lied to protect you. But now I realise I was wrong. I promise, no more lies. Please, at least don’t ignore me. It breaks me...’ His eyes, full of affection, revealed vulnerability. Elias, usually so strong, trembled in his plea. His voice carried a hint of regret. ‘I messed up, and damn it, I know it. Are you willing to forgive me?’ Callie sighed. ‘Elias, just promise not to pull something like this again.’ ‘I won’t hurt you with lies anymore,’ he vowed. ‘No more lies, Elias. Not even one,’ she declared. ‘I swear.’ To seal his promise, he planted kisses on her forehead, eyes, and nose, soothing her turmoil. Dylan’s knock shattered Elias’s plans