Strange Loyalty of Dr. Carlisle — Elizabeth Seifert

HIS WEDDING NIGHT

Scott Carlisle respected Christine when, at the age of sixteen, she pulled away from his passionate embrace. She was shy and he loved her for it.

But on their wedding night, he had expected a warm and loving wife -- not the icy goddess who stunned him by saying:

“Don't touch me. I'll maintain the appearance of marriage. But tonight I've reserved a room for you at the hotel across the street. I have no intention of being your wife -- tonight or any night!”