The Fatal Trade

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My husband's first love was held at knifepoint by a desperate criminal.

To ensure her safety, my husband, Chase Sterling―a lead crisis negotiator―offered me as a replacement hostage.

The moment the trade was made, Chase abandoned the negotiation.

He rushed his trembling first love back home, leaving me alone with a madman.

I begged him to save me through the comms.

But his heart was only for her.

"Can't you just be reasonable for once? She's traumatized! I need to prioritize her right