He Took Another, So Did I

Synopsis

I had been away from the capital for three months, only to return and find my betrothed, Edward Payne, with a "cousin" clinging to his sleeve. At the welcome party, she had the gall to flaunt herself in my very own wedding gown. Edward looked helpless. "Melanie is but a child—" A sharp slap cut him dead. "Shut up," I commanded. I smiled. "It seems I have been far too indulgent with you, haven't I?"