STEPHEN“I don’t think we should do this,” Jessie said with her head hung low as she fiddled with her fingers. Her sagging shoulder made my heart ache. I didn't get married to her to put her in this situation. This was strategic, a contract marriage to keep our families out. That was the reason I married her, that and the fact I couldn't shake her off my mind, no matter what I tried. I raised my hand to her shoulder, a cold feeling running from my palm to the rest of my body. She raised her head, and my insides flipped in silent response. “You be the good guy, Jessie,” I murmured gently. “I will be the bad guy and take care of this all.” She opened her mouth, and from the way her lips parted and her eyes fired up, I could tell she was ready to turn my offer down. “The order has already gone out,” I said. She tilted her head slightly and blinked. “This is just to teach the Whites never to mess with my people.” She lets out a deep breath and nods. “I guess I’ll trust you.”Those w
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