The Ultimatum

"If I had any genuine feelings for her, I wouldn't have married you first," Dominic murmured, his voice a low, steady rumble designed to project unwavering certainty. He reached out, his large hands gripping Lydia's shoulders, pulling her tense frame tight into his arms. He stroked her hair, his fingers tracing the curve of her spine in a practiced, calming rhythm. "You are the mother of my child,