Chapter 26

"We can start over. Let's get married again. This time, we'll do it somewhere that doesn't allow divorce, where there's no way out. This way, nothing can ever tear us apart again," Garrick said. He held Kaelis' gaze, looking utterly sincere. But Theron only gave a low chuckle and spoke casually. "Garrick, I don't need the Nightbriar family to be worthy of Kaelis. All that matters is that she chose me. Which makes me a hell of a lot better than you—dirty and tainted by every other woman who's touched you." Kaelis nodded in agreement, her expression unwavering. "The family doesn't matter. I've got more than enough money. I can give Theron and myself the life we want." Garrick's expression darkened as he struggled to make sense of things. "Kaelis, you once told me you admired strength—that you only loved men who stood above the rest. He's nothing but a freeloader, living off of you. He'll never be worthy of you. "I know I was wrong. I never should have hurt you. I never should have