Chapter 21

Kathryn dawdled as she followed Chris out of the car. Midway through, she texted Tally, asking for help and surprising her friend with the news. Who would've thought the devil incarnate would bring a woman home? To Rexton Manor no less! What was most shocking was that he'd chosen Kathryn. If the women of Harborlean who wanted Chris for themselves found out about this, they would flay her alive!

Tally answered with a simple "good luck." Chris had proposed marriage today; it was reasonable for them to live together. What was shocking was that he'd been the one who'd proposed the idea! It was usually women who threw themselves at him, but he was the one to force Kathryn to go home with him.

Kathryn spluttered internally at Tally's reply. She was leaving her to die! In truth, she knew Tally wouldn't have the courage to challenge Chris. She anxiously followed him up the stairs, still floundering as they arrived at the front door. "Why can't I just stay at the apartment?" She desperately w