Chapter 13

Valentina never returned, but Daniel's marriage to Camille was still legally binding. No matter how much he despised the woman, she was now officially his wife. The reality hit him when his superior officer suggested he might want to work on his home life if he expected any future promotions. That's when Daniel realized his impulsive marriage had become a nightmare he couldn't escape. Once he'd tied himself to her, getting free wouldn't be easy. Under pressure from both his family and the base leadership, he reluctantly allowed Camille to move back in. However, any trace of their former intimacy was gone. Now there was nothing but resentment between them. The house was filled with constant fighting and shouting. The peace he'd once known was completely destroyed. The bedroom door flew open as Camille clicked in wearing high heels; her face twisted with irritation. "Daniel, what are you moping about now?" Daniel slowly raised his head, his stare ice-cold and terrifying. "None of y