I straighten up. I look him in the eyes. There's no fear anymore. Only a cold, calculated fury, like the one he possesses.
"That's not something you can control. Zara is legally my wife. The license is ready. Today we'll seal that union…" I exclaimed, raising my voice slightly. "In case you forgot, she's of legal age. And if you don't want to force her to choose between the two most important men in her life, you'll have to give in and be reasonable. Because I'm sure she'll choose me."
I know it. I'm certain. Because the contract that binds us is as important to her as it is to me.
"I can take her," he threatens.
Of course he can. But I won't allow it.
"No, Asher. She's my wife now. And I won't allow it. Even if it involves you."
"Julian, don't be irrational. Nobody falls in lo
