KANE The sound of her heavy breath whispered through the room, her gaze wandered any and every where but at mine. “Aria, look at me.” “Hmm” She hummed. “Aria, I said look at me.” She did, her gaze blurred with unshed tears. “Understood?” “Yeah.” “Better.” “Yeah, yeah.” She mumbled, facing away to wipe her tears. I watched my heart nudged painfully at the sight. “But still.. that was unnecessary. You gave him the upper hand.” “You don't f*****g get it.” I gritted. “No one, not even him has the right to lay his hands on my woman.” “I am not your woman.” She snapped. “I am not your wife. It's a contract marriage, and soon Monday will arrive and we will go our separate ways.” “Over my dead body.” I snarled trampling the urge to hold her. I couldn't help but when I was still covered

