Chapter 56

"No." A wave of nausea slammed into Isabelle without a heads-up, sending her stumbling into Christian's waiting arms. Sean looked on, a sad look crowding his facial features. He couldn't begin to fathom what Isabelle was feeling—the utter, raw betrayal. Christian held Isabelle tightly, engulfing her between his veinous arms.

"You-y-ou're l-lying." She stammered, choking over the words as she banged her small fists on Christian's chest. He would have chuckled had it been under different circumstances. Her hits weren't causing any pain; they felt like a massage to the tall guy.

Christian sighed, sending a glance to Sean. "I wish I was." He rubbed her back, his palm in direct contact with her skin. She had worn a blouse with a deep v-neck on the back.

"I-I thoug..." She hiccuped, the words jamming inside her throat. She could feel a gob of saliva and mucus growing and blocking the back of her throat.

"Ssh, he is not worth it, love." Sean stood to give the two some privacy. He felt lik