Chapter 43

~Dylan

I was walking out of the family gym house when I ran into Charlotte.

"Dylan," she said, her voice filled with venom. "Who was that girl you brought home? Ashleigh, was it?"

I shrugged, brushing off her question. "Just someone I met at the bar. None of your business."

Lest I forget, I clenched my jaw, the anger rising in my chest. "When are you going to end this charade of a marriage with Adam?" I demanded. "I'm sick of watching you parade around like a happy couple. Have you forgotten our little agreement?"

Charlotte didn't flinch. Instead, she crossed her arms over her chest and gave me a knowing smile. "You wouldn't dare," she said, her voice low and dangerous. "You know what would happen if you exposed us.

I didn't give Charlotte a chance to respond. Instead, I grabbed her by the waist and pulled her close, my lips crashing against hers. She struggled for a moment, but I held her tight, savoring the taste of her.

When I finally pulled away, I laughed in her face. "You may t