Bolstered by her husband's encouraging look—and by her desperate need to survive—Alina steeled herself, took a deep breath, and stood up, leading Ray upstairs.

She originally planned to take him to the guest bedroom, but Ray refused and walked straight into the master bedroom instead.

Above the headboard hung a wedding photo of Shane and Alina.

In the picture, Alina smiled sweetly, radiant and stunning. Her beauty practically leapt from the frame. The low-cut dress did nothing to hide her pro