Open Marriage, Broken Promises: When Love Turns to Ashes novel Chapter 32

I glanced at Declan, who was still engrossed with his latest conquest, the guilt in my heart instantly evaporating.

Declan and his friends had started playing cards when the beauty on his arm approached me with a glass of wine.

"Sister, let me toast you."

The scene was all too familiar. Over the years, Declan's women had often caused trouble for me.

I waved her off.

"Be honest. What do you want to say?"

Seeing my straightforwardness, the beauty didn't bother beating around the bush.

"Sister, he doesn't love you. You might as well divorce him. If it were me, I'd have left long ago if a man didn't love me."

I immediately saw through her little scheme.

"If he really loved you, he'd ask for a divorce himself."

The beauty snorted.

"If you're not willing to divorce, then prepare to be a widow in all but name!"

I looked at her with an encouraging smile.

"Go ahead. Convince Declan to divorce me, and I'll gladly step aside for you."

The beauty looked at me, half-believing, before walking away.

Erik leaned back against the sofa, resting his arm behind me. He leaned close and exhaled by my ear.

A tingling sensation spread through me, and I glared at him. Erik simply grinned.

Not wanting to back down, I slipped my high heel along his ankle and up his pant leg, sliding it slowly upward. Erik leaned back into the sofa, his eyes clouded with pleasure.

Just as I was about to pull my foot back, Erik caught it and placed it on his thigh.

His large hand lingered on my calf.

I quickly glanced around to make sure no one had noticed before pinching Erik's waist.

"Let go!"

"Sister-in-law, your husband is coming over."

I froze in shock as Declan approached us with his entourage.

Just as Declan got close, Erik shifted forward, the table blocking his view of my legs. I had no choice but to lean forward as well.

Declan, with the beauty on his arm, sat down across from us.

"It's been ages since we played cards, Erik. How about a few rounds with the guys?"

Erik glanced at me.

"Sure."

I tried to pull my leg away, but Erik held it firmly.