Eliana’s heart had been hollowed out, but even in her numbness, she was still human. How could she allow her family, or any other man, to witness such a scene? It was not just her own humiliation, but a humiliation for everyone involved.

Finally, the phrase “after all, I am your wife” momentarily restored some semblance of sanity in Dylan’s red eyes. He stopped and pulled Eliana down from the table.

“Darling, you’re right. This is a matter between husband and wife,” Dylan said as he cradled Eliana in his arms and headed straight for the bedroom in the house.

“Dylan, please make them stop. I’ll do whatever you want....