Amelia couldn't breathe.
“My father?”
Adrian nodded.
“What did he do?”
“He betrayed me.”
“How?”
“I can't tell you yet.”
She laughed bitterly.
“Of course. You never tell me anything.”
Adrian stepped toward her.
“Because knowing the truth could put you in danger.”
“I am already in danger!”
“You don't understand.”
“Then make me understand!”
He stared at her.
For the first time, Amelia saw genuine fear in his eyes.
“Your father wasn't the man you believed him to be.”
She shook her head.
“My father loved us.”
“He loved you.”
“What is that supposed to mean?”
Adrian turned away.
“Go to bed.”
“No.”
“Amelia.”
“No!”
She stepped in front of him.
“You brought me into this marriage. You knew my family. You knew my father. You investigated me before I ever...