Husband With Benefits

Rafe stared down at the signature line, a strange chill crawling up his spine, like a cold whisper brushing against his soul—as if someone had just walked over his grave. With the pen poised in hand, he leaned forward to sign, ignoring the feeling, when suddenly, the room erupted with a loud, jarring noise. The sound of a door slamming forcefully against the wall echoed around him, breaking the silence. Startled, he turned around sharply, only to see Kael striding inside with hurried, determined steps, followed closely by Dora, her face etched with concern.

Rafe let out a slow, amused grin at the dramatic entrance, shaking his head as he called out, "Slow down! You’re too late—it’s already done. We’re wedded..."

In his happiness, Rafe failed to notice the subtle shift in his bride’s demeanor. Her once vibrant complexion had drained of color, her skin growing pale as an unsettling calm settled over her. Without drawing attention to herself, she began to inch slowly behind him, her movements deliberate yet casual, as if trying to escape notice. Her fingers deftly caught hold of the wedding certificate, clutching it tightly. It was official now—they were married.

No one could undo it, no matter what happened. At least, not unless they wanted to cause a major scandal. And of course if Rafe discovered the truth now—that she was the one behind Dora’s kidnapping, she would still be secure in her position as his wife. But that was nearly impossible... or so she hoped since she had been extremely careful.

"What are you doing here, Kael?" She asked in a shocked voice.

It was Rafe who answered her, almost making her head spin that this time she’d escaped by an inch. " It was I who invited them. To be witness on our wedding. But of course, they are too late now. It was supposed to be a surprise for you."

Rafe watched as Kael’s expression shifted from worry to something more dangerous, making Rafe frown. Without warning, Kael took a step forward, his posture rigid and threatening, eyes blazing with accusation. "What do you think you’re doing, Emma? I am going to make you pay!" he said, the words dripping with disdain.

Rafe instinctively moved to block Kael’s advance, placing himself protectively in front of Emma. "What do you mean by this behavior, Kael?" he asked, "What’s going on? Have you lost your mind? I invited you here for our wedding and you are threatening my bride?"

I am not threatening her uselessly! She has been playing us! Emma has been lying to all of us from the very beginning. She claimed that the past was just an accident, but it was no accident. She committed murder, Rafe! She is also the one behind Dora’s kidnapping. And now she’s here, marrying you so that no one can touch her. She thinks that by becoming your wife, she can evade arrest for what she’s done!"

""What are you talking about? It was you who believed that it was an accident. That she hadn’t meant to. And isn’t Dora’s kidnapper already under arrest?"