The Husband Beside Me (The Devil Trilogy Book 2) Read Online Free

forever. But no, I had Daimon. The one who was probably out there getting drunk or angry at me for something I didn’t do right.
    “I’ll get you a drink,” Elissa said, leaving the room.
    “Addie? Are you okay? I mean, you look like you’re about to do something you don’t want to.” Sofia, stop trying to pry. I'm begging you . I tried to project my thoughts at her as she rested her hand on my shoulder.
    “I'm fine. It’s just jitters. It’s been a long, stressful week and it’s all getting to me now.” I smiled, reassuring her and placing my hand on hers.
    Elissa came back with Jessica in tow, both holding drinks.
    “Okay, sweetheart, I’m letting you have one drink. No more than that. This is one of the biggest social events of the year and I need it to be perfect.” Jessica handed me my whiskey.
    “Not helping,” I gritted through my teeth.
    “Come on. Daimon loves you. He told me to let you do what you like. This is your wedding day. He said that all that mattered was you being happy. If you’re happy, he’s happy. So just go out there and show him this beautiful creature he’s about to marry,” Jessica urged as she nodded at me.
    “You’re fucking good,” Elissa said, laughing.
    “It’s my job,” Jessica smiled.
    I took a healthy swing of my drink and stood up, readying myself for my dress. Fucking Jessica, making sure I had the perfect corset to match. The thing was killer around my waist, cinching it in and looking sexy as hell. I pulled off my robe and Elissa nearly fell over.
    “WOW! Daimon’s going to come in his pants tonight,” she shouted, her eyes bugging out.
    “Elissa,” I yelled.
    “What? You not only have the sexiest fucking corset I have ever seen, but you’re wearing garters too. Damn, girl!” Elissa pointed.
    Jessica and Sofia helped me with my dress, which took longer than I thought. When we were done, it was amazing. I looked into the mirror and it was as if I was watching a stranger. I didn’t know who this person staring back at me was. A small knock came at the door and pulled me away from the mirror. I moved to the side, just in case it was Daimon. Why you ask? I don’t know.
    “Addie, it’s me,” my father said quietly. Elissa opened the door and there he stood, with his modern suit and all cleaned up. I smiled the moment I saw him. The feeling of relief washed over me. My father was my comfort.
    “Addie,” he breathed, “you look so beautiful.” His eyes glazed with tears.
    Jessica and Elissa left, leaving only Sofia. The three of us stood together, not knowing exactly what to say first.
    “Daimon is a good man. I’m glad you found someone like him,” my father said sincerely. His words only hurt more because he meant them. I stood in front of my father as he laid out his heart, telling me how happy he was for me, while all I was doing was lying to him, to both of them. “Addie, you will live a good life now. You deserve it.” He smiled and reached out to hug me.
    I held back the tears. I was betraying them both, but I was willing to run through fire for them. They were getting the better life they were meant to live, before I fucked it all up. “Here, I want you to have this.” My father held out his hand. He was holding my mother’s bracelet. It was made of white gold with small diamonds. “It was all I could afford for her, but I think she would want you to have it,” he said, while his hands shook as he placed it on my wrist.
    “Daddy…” I stopped not able to say another word. A hard lump burrowed into my throat not allowing me to speak.
    “Shh, no tears, only smiles,” he said to me, his eyes brimming.
    I reached up and wiped the one single tear that fell from my father’s eye. Sofia quietly sobbed behind me. I reached out my hand to her and she came so willingly, that I ached as I held her tightly.
    “I love you. I love you both, so much,” I murmured.
    “Addie? It’s time.” Jessica knocked on the door.
    Sofia pulled away