He Forced Me to Be the Perfect Wife, Then Lost Me ForeverChapter 1

Oliver Vance forced me overseas for wifely obedience training for the sixth time.

All because I'd asked one question: "That matching ring I gave you—why aren't you wearing it?"

His brow creased slightly, and then something seemed to amuse him. He let out a low laugh.

"Instructor Henson's been throwing a little tantrum."

"Said it was in her way. Tossed it."

The words hit like ice water. I went rigid where I stood.

He just smiled, full and pleased with himself, rubbing his thumb across the marks on his neck.

"You can't blame me for that."

"She's been spoiled rotten. If I hadn't tossed it… she'd have torn me apart."

My eyes dropped instinctively to the angry red marks across his throat.

My chest seized, and the tears fell before I could stop them.

The next second, Oliver flung a tissue at me and tugged irritably at his tie.

"How are you still this fragile? All those lessons, all those rules—and you still can't learn to behave yourself and keep your mouth shut. Stop crying!"