“Don’t touch me,” Hazel groaned, showing disgust from his touch, and Bennett’s brow twitched in displeasure.

He pulled away his hand reluctantly, and then gulping down his anger, he spoke in a calm tone, “Hazel, I am your husband, and I am serious about this relationship. I know it’s difficult for you to accept me now but I hope soon, you will accept me as your husband.”

“Husband?” Hazel scoffed at his face, making his veins pop in disdain.

“Don’t …” His jaw started to clench, “Don’t test my patience, Hazel. I am not a very patient person.”

His words carried a heavy warning and Hazel squirmed under her blanket...