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2024-10-29 19:42:56~Alaya
Sinful was watching me carefully for a reaction, which I fight to keep hidden.
This is meant to be the man that left me at the alter. He hurt me. Apparently. The feeling of surprise is one I let Sinful see, but the utter confusion, I keep to myself. He has to believe Aspen is the man that left me at the alter, even if I hadn't had this part of the plan explained to me. Another reason I need to strangle my mate.
An idea sparks into my mind at that moment. An act of confirmation, to perhaps sell the story. But also, the urge to do this itches at my fingertips.
I walk straight up to Aspen and slap him across the face.
Everyone in the room is clearly stunned. Aspen clenches his jaw, t
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