'Zach likes obedient women. We've just tied the knot, and our big celebration is the day after tomorrow. I don't want to mess things up between us,' Yvonne thought as she left.

Zach and Madelyn were the only ones left in the room. Madelyn felt uneasy being alone with him.

The room got awkwardly quiet, making the air feel heavy.

Madelyn looked pale, and it wasn't just because she had had a fall.

Zach's eyes felt like they were prying into her soul.

"Have you been talking to him all these yea