The contracted heart
“Whatever she throws, we’re untouchable if we stay united.”
Vanessa inhaled, letting the scent of him clean, faintly woody, undeniably him fill her senses. She straightened, meeting the crowd with a calm she didn’t feel inside, and allowed herself a small, private smile at Alexander. Together, they were more than rumor and suspicion they were defiance personified.
The press surged forward, questions shouted over the hum of cameras. Vanessa opened her mouth to speak first, her voice steady, clear.
“Yes,” she began, letting the words flow slowly, deliberately, “Alexander and I are married. This is not a business arrangement. This is our life. Together.”
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