Fear coiled within her as she thought of the messages Aurora had just sent her.

Did he read them?

The idea was frightening, and the reality seemed to have manifested. In her shock, she attempted to snatch her phone back, but Bennett moved away. "I didn't intend to snoop, but when your phone dropped, I saw your friend's message when I picked it up."

He paused, before diving in again, "So, you're marrying me just to escape Anthony?"

“Yes, I realize it sounds absurd, but it was the best solution I could come up with!"