"No way!" I shot back, my voice sharp as a blade.
I'll admit, marrying Quentin had been a reckless impulse back then. But after all these years together, he'd woven himself into the very fabric of my life. As for Alistair, he'd long since been erased from my heart.
"I have a wonderful husband now. I love him, I love our child, and I love the life we've built." I held his gaze, my eyes steady and unyielding. "So, Alistair, stop harassing me. Your life is no longer any of my business, and I'd appreciate it if you'd stay out of mine."
Alistair's face went ashen, the color draining out in an instant. "No! I don't believe it! You can't have stopped loving me. You must be under his spell, trapped by his tricks... Kiara, just listen! I can get you out of here, far away, I'll—" His hand shot fo
