The Book Club Betrayal: Stealing My Friend’s HusbandChapter 1: I Flirted with My Best Friend’s Husband at Book ClubThe book club has been my safe space for three years. Every other Thursday we gather at Sarah’s beautiful suburban home with wine, cheese boards, and deep discussions about whatever novel we’re reading. Sarah is my best friend — the one who held me together after my last breakup, the one who knows all my secrets. Tonight we’re discussing a steamy romance about forbidden love and stolen affairs. The irony sits heavy in my stomach like bad wine.I arrive early to help her set up like I always do. Marcus, her husband, is in the kitchen pouring drinks. He’s always been attractive in that quiet, confident way — tall, broad-shouldered, with kind eyes that crinkle when he smiles. For years he was just “Sarah’s husband.” Lately he’s been something else.“You look good tonight, Mia,” he says casually as he hands me a glass of red. His fingers brush mine and linger. The touch sen
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