Chapter 1 My husband's phone buzzed with a call from Lily Sinclair - the pregnant widow of his fallen partner . She was sobbing about someone trying to break into her house , scared out of her mind . My husband Ryan had just wrapped up a three - day stakeout without a wink of sleep , but he didn't even hesitate . Grabbed his keys and bolted out the door to " comfort " her . Didn't come back until sunrise . " Look , Lily's been through hell , okay ? She's due any day now , and the last thing she needs is more stress . " He noticed I was still planted on the couch , stone faced , so he tried his usual move - wrapping his arms around my shoulders like that would fix everything . " Babe , she's carrying Daniel's baby . As his squad leader , I owe it to him to look out for her . But I promise I'll dial it back , alright ? Don't be mad . " I shrugged off his hands , done with playing the understanding wife . " I want a divorce . " Ryan's cheeks were hollow from chronic exhaustion , his eyes completely bloodshot , even his breathing unsteady . His hands clenched and unclenched repeatedly . He pressed himself against me again , giving me those pitiful puppy dog eyes . " Baby , don't talk like that . I swear I won't go over there anymore , okay ? I'll pass Lily duty off to someone else . " It was surreal how this tough - as - nails detective could transform into a clingy golden retriever the second he got home . That exact contrast was what made me say yes when he proposed , even knowing his job painted targets on our backs . But now I turned my head away , stood up , and put distance between us . I'm not talking crazy . Keep babysitting Lily if you want . " ' But I'm still divorcing you . " Ryan's brow furrowed as his whole intimidating presence kicked in , but the second he caught my tight expression , his face softened completely . Still on his knees , he crawled over to me , pressing his head against my stomach like an oversized house cat . " Babe , I fucked up . When I took on this responsibility , I didn't think about how it would make you feel . I barely get time with you as it is , and now I'm giving what little we have to someone else . And I know you get jealous easily . " " Making my gorgeous wife wait up all night while she's pissed at me - I'm a complete asshole . But I've been awake for four straight days and I'm dead on my feet . Let me make it up to you properly tomorrow , okay my little jealous baby ? " He couldn't suppress a yawn , reaching for my hand to lead me toward the bedroom . Anyone hearing this would automatically take his side - here's a guy barely able to stand , still patiently coddling his unreasonable 13:40 ! s CDUs Ton Agent ! 0.0 % Chapter 1 wife But I wasn't having it . I yanked my hand away and spoke each word clearly "I SAID 1 want a divorce ! Ryan wasn't prepared for the force of it . He stumbled backward , knocking over the ceramic vase we'd made together at that couples pottery class His eyes went half - lidded as reality hit him . My repeated divorce threats finally snapped his patience . "I apologized . I promised to keep my distance from Lily . What the hell else do you want from me ? " " You always said never to throw around the D - word unless we meant it , but you've said it twice tonight . So what's your game here ? " He even remembered some throwaway comment I'd made , probably when I was drunk . " Ryan , I'm not jealous and I don't need you to grovel . I just want a divorce . " I want us completely over . " BANG ! His fist grazed past my ear and slammed into the wall behind me . I flinched slightly . I'll get a lawyer to draw up the paperwork . I won't take anything that isn't rightfully mine - you just need to sign where I tell you , and I'll handle everything else . " My remaining words were drowned out by his heavy breathing . When he raised his hand , I instinctively squeezed my eyes shut , but he just covered his own face , voice thick with emotion . Victoria , stop . Please . Tell me what you hate and I'll change it . Just don't divorce me . " This invincible man showing his one vulnerable spot - it could make anyone forgive him anything . But I firmly pushed past him . I hate living in constant fear every day . I hate you running off to another woman's house every night . Can you change those things ? " tyan's eyes went wide with shock , unable to believe that I - the woman who'd supported his career even after getting a knife pressed o my throat - would say such things . fis expression darkened as I met his stare and finished my thought . I'll be by tomorrow for you to sign . " The air went deadly quiet except for a barely audible intake of breath from the guest room . Ryan's parents , who'd gone to bed early , had been woken by our fight and came rushing out , 13:40 ០ Played the Perfect Housewife for 3 Years ... Then Revealed I'm FBI's Top Agent ! 7.1 % C Chaply C