Behind bars

The house was dark when they returned, but the silence did nothing to soften the storm raging between them. Chloe marched into the living room, her heels striking the marble floor with a sharp, angry rhythm. She spun on Ares, her eyes wild, her breath coming fast.

“You embarrassed me!” she shouted, voice breaking. “In front of her—of that woman! You dragged me out like I was some stranger when I’m your wife! Your wife!!! Did you hear that?”

Ares followed slowly, his ...