Chapter 26 Menu Ryders body stiffened , then he quickened his pace .
I havent stopped loving you .
He knew she was delirious .
My words , fueled by the fever , stung him .
Youre lying ! We were married for years , and you never came to my room .
People say Im a widow , that our relationship was unnatural , that we didnt have children because of karma : You never saw me as your wife … This marriage was torture for you , but you didnt divorce me .
Were you getting revenge ? Uncle … Im tired .
This marriage has exhausted me .
Please let me go .
If I could do it over , Id never have pursued you .
Ryder ! Youre a monster … I switched between Uncle and Ryder .
Ryders pace quickened .
His brow furrowed ; he didnt know what I was dreaming about , but it was all connected to him .

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He heard my distress .
His heart felt pierced by the wind and snow .
It was his fault ; he hadnt treated me well , not even in my dreams .
In the midst of the blizzard , he answered honestly .
Im sorry , Claire .
Marrying me hurt you .
Its my fault .
Claire , I love you .
Claire , this marriage wasnt torture .
It was a dream come true .
Marrying you was everything I ever wanted .
Snow continued to fall as Ryder carried his world through the < Chapter 26 Menu storm , the crunching of snow beneath his feet , punctuated by his soft murmurs of Claire .
The next morning .
A simple , clean hospital room .
Sunlight fell on my eyelids , waking me .
I saw a strange ceiling and white , slightly worn walls .
Then , I felt a warm embrace .
Turning , I saw a strong jawline and a bare , muscular chest .
Ryder held me close .
His defined muscles spoke of powerful strength .
Id last seen this when Id gotten him drunk .
My mind went blank .
I tried to pull away , but his grip was firm .
He held me tighter , his voice low and husky .
Claire , dont move .
A shiver ran through me .
I was about to pry his hands away when I felt something … My face flushed crimson .
Without hesitation , I shoved him away , sending him tumbling to the floor .
A muffled groan .
Ryder woke , showing no anger .
His eyes focused on me .
His voice was hoarse .
Claire , how are you ? Feeling better ? I grabbed his army jacket and threw it at him , turning < Chapter 26 away .
Ryder , put your clothes … on ! Menu He frowned , sensing my anger Uncle .
I wasnt even calling him His throat bobbed ; he glanced down , then chuckled softly .
His laughter made my scalp tingle .
I blurted out , Youre disgusting ! My heart pounded .
Ryder picked up his clothes , slowly putting them on .
You were restless in your sleep .
Claire , Im a normal man .
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