Chapter 39. She’s My Wife

TOBY

The taste of Ruby's lips lingered on mine, a reminder of the intensity we had shared in that brief moment. If she hadn't abruptly pulled away, I would have eagerly continued and taken things further. The desire between us was undeniable, but she seemed determined to act as if nothing had happened. Ruby swiftly left the room, as if the couch we had occupied was suddenly engulfed in flames. A few minutes later, I spotted her seated at the dining table, engrossed in a textbook, attempting to appear unaffected by our encounter.

As I made my way to the kitchen to fetch a glass of water, I couldn't help but contemplate the consequences of pursuing a physical relationship with Ruby. While it would undoubtedly add a new layer of complexity to our already complicated fake marriage, we were both consenting adults capable of making our own decisions. It was evident that we both desired what was on the brink of happening. I shook my head, attempting to clear my m