Chapter 102 In The Shadow Of His Will: Part 1

• I stand at my closet, staring at rows of dresses that suddenly all feel like costumes. Each one carefully selected to make me look the part of the perfect wife. My fingers trail over silk and chiffon, catching on beading and lace, but nothing feels right.
• How do you dress for dinner when you’re wearing a collar?
• Finally, I select a deep blue dress that covers me from neck to knee. The high neckline frames Efrem’s necklace perfectly, making it impossible to miss. I wonder if that was his intention—if he knew I’d have to showcase it tonight.