Chloe's POV
I whispered softly as I pulled the blankets up to the children's chins. "Sleep well, little ones."
At last, I had some freedom. I could finally go find Vance, the man who owned my heart completely.
But lately, things had been troubling me deeply.
Vance was pulling away from me more each day.
He always claimed jealousy wasn't in his nature, yet when I'd suggested we move our relationship forward because I couldn't remain his mistress indefinitely, his reaction had been ice cold.
He'd told me I was welcome to find a husband.
His words came out flat and emotionless, though we'd ended up in bed together afterward. I wondered if he was just playing games with my mind.
Now here I was, rushing to get his children settled so I could steal some time with him.
When I stepped outside, however, I walked straight into a scene that made my stomach turn.
Vance had Bella gripped by both arms, drawing her against him until their bodies nearly touched.
