to seduce
e in Alexander Hayes' s hand, shatter
ays dismissed our relationship, now demanding I break h
n dollars to destroy an innocent man, followed by a promise of marri
nto a bitter laugh. Marriage? Now? After years of begging
ices, the lonely nights, the lies-all for him.
nce? I' d give him o
I heard myself sa
hot up. He did
closer. "And a signed marriage c
ess. He found none. The desper
my love for a contract, realizing I
er his puppet. This was about survi