The Practice Husband: - Chapter Four - The Fallout
The professional veneer finally cracks under the weight of an undeniable, scorching reality as the boundaries of the contract begin to dissolve into something far more dangerous. The time for games and strategic posturing is over; the collision they’ve been courting has finally occurred, and there is no retreating into the safety of their former roles. Now, they must navigate the fallout of crossing that line, realizing that the merger of their professional and personal lives isn't just a consequence—it’s an explosion that has fundamentally altered their reality. Chapter Four The Fallout Alexis The morning light is a jagged intruder, slicing through the floor-to-ceiling windows of the penthouse and landing squarely on the chaotic state of the master suite. My silk dress is a discarded heap, and the air still holds the heavy, musky scent of what happened between us. Dominic is already out of bed. He’s standing by the window, a glass of water in one hand, watching the city wake up b...
