AIDEN'S POV The fleeting happiness I had experienced just moments before drained away as I caught sight of Selena wrapped in the embrace of an unfamiliar man. Who was he, and what reason could Selena have for allowing such a display of affection? "The woman can't mask her true nature, can she, Aiden? Your wife is nothing more than a harlot, and a cheap one at that," my mother remarked caustically, pulling me back from my contemplation. I chose to ignore her annoying comment, my gaze fixed on the man standing beside Selena. "Mrs. Evans, I would appreciate it if you back off from such insults," Selena implored. "What are you going to do, you cheap slut? Will you take my life as you did my husband's?" my mother retorted sharply. "Madame, I've had enough of your vile accusa

