Page 109 of Theirs to Corrupt

“Yes. And I can’t complain. That’s how he keeps his bod so hot.”

Together we laugh.

Not too long ago, she’d sent me a message saying she’d be alone for at least an hour and that she’d love to spend a few minutes with me.

Though I wouldn’t have ordinarily wanted to leave my husbands—especially since it’s our honeymoon and last night was extraordinary, and I am eager for an encore—they were both occupied.

Link had another mysterious meeting outside the suite, and Pax was scheduled to meet up with Hawkeye and Inamorata before they headed for the airport.

Still, before leaving, I had to check in with Pax. He’d left orders with Mira and Torin.

When I agreed to have them accompany me, he relented. As long as I promised to come straight back.

“So how does it feel to be famous?”

I frown at her second use of the word. “Stop being ridiculous.” Even though I married a billionaire and his bodyguard, I’m still the same woman I was last week. “No one knows who I am.”

She shakes her head. “Not true. This morning I got a breaking-news email fromScandalicious.”

“Scandalicious?”I repeat. “You don’t even read it.”

“It’s your fault. You got me hooked on it.” Snatching up her phone from the coffee table, she shrugs. “So, anyway. You’re in the magazine.”

“Me?” I blink. “What are you talking about?”

Natalie opens her phone and shows me the screen. “Your wedding is on the front page. And you were featured in the breaking news email.”

Praying she’s joking, I frantically dig in my purse for my phone.

“Holy shit!” Her eyes are wide. “When did you get a Bonds device?”

“I was frustrated when I missed your call that night we had the break-in.”

“So your men got you the most expensive thing on the planet?”

Embarrassment crawls through me. Having anything fancy is still strange and awkward to me, and I’m not sure I’ll ever get used to it.

Focusing, I scroll to theScandaliciousapp and open it.

EXCLUSIVE! BILLIONAIRE’S SECRET WEDDING SHOCKS SOCIETY! the headline screams.

There’s a picture of Link kissing me before the ceremony started.

My heart sinks.

It’s one thing to look at stars and celebrities, but another to see my picture there.

Suddenly I remember Marcella was everywhere yesterday, snapping picture after picture. And Link arranged for her to be there.

“You were an absolutely gorgeous bride.”

Barely registering her words, I swipe to the next picture.

Link is slipping the ring onto my finger.

I’m so stunned that I can barely think.

The next is of me with disheveled hair leaving the bridal room.

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