Josephs hand halted midway as he applied the ointment to her skin. For a momentmere seconds, reallyhe froze. But just as quickly, his face reclaimed its usual calm, that tranquility so habitual it felt unshakable.

His deep voice, composed as ever, broke the silence. Havent you already figured out why I married you?

The question tightened the breath lodged in Sabrinas chest before it finally released with a thud. His response was expectedso expected it was almost a ...