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Prologue

Zee

I’d felt more with Reid Wolfe—now my husband—than I’d ever felt before

More than I’d ever wanted to feel

Yes, I’d fallen hard But I desperately wanted a husband who loved me as much as I loved him

My flesh still nu It was several blocks, and we didn’t talk

We took the elevator up to his apart room

“I have some news,” he said “This lovely lady and I were married this afternoon, so you noork for her as well as for me Whatever she wants, please see to her needs”

Lydia and the others were clearly surprised, but they all simply nodded and then went about their tasks

I followed Reid to his bedroos delivered as soon as possible”

“My job…” I began

“I’ll see if you can get an extended leave of absence”

“Mo The others They can’t afford the rent without me”

“That isn’t anything for you to worry about I’ll cover it until they can get a new roommate”

“My job…” I said again

“I promise I’ll take care of all of it,” Reid said “But you’ll never have to go back if you don’t want to, Zee I’ll see that you’re always taken care of, even after the e ends”

After the e ends…

So the e would end, in his eyes

This was only temporary

My heart broke in two

I was in love—and married to the object of my affection

And it was only temporary

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Lacey

Several hours earlier…

Someone pounded on the door to the conference room

“What is it?” Reid yelled

“It’s ed to Terrence, Reid’s assistant

“What do you want, Terrence?” Reid demanded

Terrence opened the door “I’m sorry”

“Sorry for—”

Two uniformed NYPD officers followed Terrence into the room “Lacey Ward Wolfe?”