Contractual Obligations (Aisle and Error, #1)

by Elle Rivers

“I am uncomfortable plenty of the time, Sebastian,” I said it lowly, almost like a growl. “I’m married to a man who barely acknowledges me. I moved across the country because I was forced to. I can sleep on an air mattress for one night. If it’s too much for you, then go get a hotel for yourself.”

You don’t have to be put together right now, Lily. You can just be here.”

I’d never make fun of anyone for what they love. That’s just cruel.”

“If that is what she thinks,” he began slowly, “then I’ve failed her as a husband, and I’ll spend every day attempting to make up for it.”

“And what if I told you that being happy is what I want for you?” I took a shaky breath. No one wanted me to be happy.

I know who you are, Lily. Every crack in your old persona was a wakeup call for me, illuminating the real you and not the person you had to be.”