Chapter 5

I took a deep breath as I followed him into his office. The man, who claimed to be my husband, seated himself at the desk with casual ease. I stood there, feeling like a fool, waiting for his next command. His expression soured when he saw me hesitating.

"What are you doing?" he demanded, his jaws clenching in annoyance.

I blinked, my mind still trying to process the overwhelming information he had just laid upon me. I was shocked and utterly disoriented, unable to pull myself together and act with a rational mind. I felt like a leaf, caught in the unpredictable currents of this surreal situation.

"What?" he snapped. "Come here."

I slowly and reluctantly walked over to his side, my thoughts still swirling with the revelations. When I was close enough, my husband extended his arms towards me. I hesitated, glancing at his outstretched arm.

"I won't hurt you, okay? So come here now," he said, annoyance evident in his voice.

Biting my lower lip, cheeks burning with embarrassment, I g