I continued conversing with Christie throughout our journey; she divulged everything about Adele, and between what Christian had told me and now my sister-in-law's account, I became convinced that Adele must have been unfaithful. Strangely, I found myself relieved that it had happened because now he is mine. The array of emotions that the very sight of my husband provokes in me is bewildering, especially the possessive thoughts that seem so alien. I scarcely recognise myself.

Upon completing our run and arriving at my room, I was greeted by the sight of Christian stepping out of the bathroom shirtless, his hair damp. He was strikingly handsome and alluring. I lingered...