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The Secrets that Burn our Souls

Just two weeks after their wedding, Kennedie Peterson’s life collapses when she discovers her husband’s affair with her closest friend. Seeking retribution for this ultimate betrayal, she aligns herself with Desmond Knight, a formidable CEO indebted to her late father. Their cold alliance for revenge soon ignites an unexpected and perilous passion. Amidst a web of dark secrets and deception, they must discover if love can truly endure the flames.
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Chapter 4

Kennedie

This was some wild movie shit that was happening to me.

I mean in less than two days my life was already a whirlwind of emotions... I could still not understand how in heaven's name that my life went from being newly to the love of my life to all of this.

As if it was not bad enough that I found out the person that I thought that I knew and loved was a lying, cheating asshole and that my best friend was a snake, I also had to be kidnapped by some psycho who said that he wed my dad a favor and was willing to help me have my revenge.

Desmond had given me three days to really think about it and whether I was up for revenge or not and I know that my immediate reaction should be hell yeah, I mean I should strip Andrew of all he had for doing this to me.

And I was certain that I was a complete and utter idiot for giving it a second thought but I was not sure if that was or wanted to be for that matter.

My father always said that vengeance was never the answer and that a heart full of grudge would never have peace.

But still, I wasn't having any peace at all right now as I still here thinking about how he got to continue living his life while was away from the house that I paid the deposit for.

I was so angry.

And I know that anger is a normal emotion that people eel but I had never been this angry in my life.

And now I was here in Desponds mansion of a home with nothing but my intrusive thoughts.

I should have left here long ago, I mean he was not stopping me and I had my own free fucking will but even though I hated to admit it, he was right about one thing.

I had nowhere else to go.

Usually I would just stay over at Judith's place for as long as I wanted, she never complained.

But now I see she was never obviously going to complain since well, it was the least she could do for shagging my husband behind my back.

How long was it even going on for?

Was everything always just a lie?

Angry tears clouded my vision and roughly wiped my tears.

I would never let a drop of tears fall from my eyes for that asshole Andrew, he did not deserve it.

What he did deserve was to fucking suffer.

This was all just driving me insane... I am sorry dad but I think I might just have to disobey you on this one.

I heard a ring, it was my phone.

I picked it up "talk to me" I said.

"Well madam there seems to be someone that is causing a ruckus in front of the hotel"

I ran my hand roughly through my hair. I was already overstimulated I did not want to have to deal with all of this as well.

"Sharon you already know not to call over trivial matters like this" I said.

Sometimes I wonder what I was even patting these people for.

The hotel was not making much profit, I had to pay through my teeth to ensure that all of the workers were paid on time and no one there could even handle an issue like this?

Absolutely fucking ridiculous.

"Well we have tried Madam but she won't leave... she is insisting that she must speak to you"

I had a bad feeling in my gut but I still decided to ask anyways "what is the person's name?" I asked.

There was a few minutes of silence from her end like she was asking the person.

"She says that her name is Judith Coleman"

I could feel my ears ringing. If this were some animated show I would probably even have fumes coming out of my ears.

The audacity of that mad fucking woman.

"Keep her there Sharon I will be there in five"

"Yes madam-"

I hung up before she could even complete whatever she was saying. I could not even think straight. If I thought that I was angry before, now I was livid.

I stormed to the front door and tore the door open.

I moved to leave but I was stopped by a man dressed in all black, with those cliché shades that body guards usually wore in the movies.

He even had the earpiece to go with it.

But knowing the kind of person that Desmond was, I was not even surprised.

Desmond Knight was the poster boy for all the men in dark romance novels.... It was absolutely ridiculous.

"Move" I spat.

"I am sorry ma'am but straight orders form Master Desmond to not let you go anywhere alone"

I scoffed.

"I can't believe this.... Are being for real right now?" I asked.

"Yes ma'am I am sorry"

I groaned "fine then but I believe that your master did not tell you anything about taking to places" I really emphasized on the Master.

I was baffled. Who still uses the word like were we in some Victorian era type shit.

"I want you to take me to the Peterson Grand Hotel" I said.

"Are you sure?" he asked looking hesitant.

"What is your name?" I asked

"Graham ma'am"

"Ok Graham please do what I say or so help me God I will leave without you"

"Right this way them ma'am" he said and led me to the car.

My blood was boiling the entire way there... even the air conditioner was not doing much.

Once we got down form the car, I got down and marched towards Judith.

Judith," I snapped, folding my arms as I approached. "What the hell do you think you're doing in my hotel?"

She turned, her red lips curling into a smug smile. "Just checking in on you bestie or is that a crime now?"

She said those words with so much malice dripping from her words. The mask was finally down, all bets were off and I could finally see her true colors.

"Just say what you want and get out."

Judith stepped closer, her eyes gleaming with venom.

She pointed her index finger at me "You never deserved Andrew, never really saw his worth and were always complaining about something. He needs someone who appreciates him and that someone like me."

My blood boiled.

She leaned in. "We're starting a family, Kennedie. I'm carrying his child."

I laughed out loud "you really think that Andrew won't betray you?" I asked.

"He said he loves me" she said confidently.

I rolled my eyes "he told me that too but he still managed to fuck you didn't he?"

I smirked at her "you can enjoy your little love story for now Judith but know this... I will crush you"

And I meant it.

There was no need for Desmond to wait for three days.

I was going to take my revenge.

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