Page 5 of Owned By My Husband

“You’re tensing up again, baby.” Cam slides his hands up and down my arms in a soothing caress.

His deep voice is soft, his eyes serious, inquiring.

I force a smile and step out of his embrace. “I’m fine.”

Cam watches me for a long moment before nodding. “Alright.”

I avoid his gaze, staring out at the beach instead.

He brushes a soft kiss against my cheek, then steps out of the room, leaving me alone with my thoughts.

I release a breath I didn’t realize I was holding, my shoulders sagging in relief. As much as I’m attracted to Cam, his presence only adds to the maelstrom of confusion swirling inside me.

The spacious balcony overlooks a white sand beach and blue waters stretching out as far as the eye can see. It should be a soothing scene. Instead, it only heightens my anxiety. Because if this place is real, then that means… No. I refuse to go down that road. None of this makes any sense. But as much as I want to deny it, there’s a tug in my belly urging me to face the truth. When I’m with Cam, a part of me feels… complete. But that’s impossible! Cam and I have hated each other for as long as I can remember. Now I’m supposed to believe we’re soulmates living out our happily ever after?!

I sink into a velvet couch, pressing the heels of my hands to my eyes. I don’t know what’s real anymore. The only thing I know is that I can’t stay here. Not with of my stupid heart taking over my common sense.

I have to leave before it’s too late.

* * *

My head hurts trying to remember the last six months, a frustrating blank spot in my memory.

I grab the phone Cam gave me, saying it was mine, scroll through the listed contacts and dial my sister Sara. She answers on the second ring.

“Aisha? What’s going on? Cam called.” She sounds so concerned.

“I’m okay, promise,” I reassure her.

Sara lets out a relieved sigh. “Thank God! But Cam says you don’t remember him?”

I swallow hard, a lump in my throat. “I remember him. Just not falling in love and getting married.”

“Oh… and how are you feeling? Physically.”

“I’m fine. There was a doctor on the boat. He checked me. He said I might need to go to the local hospital. But honestly, I feel good.”

“Okay, that’s good. You called mom yet?”

“No, you’re my first call home.”

“Ooh, she’s gonna be pissed.” Sara chuckles softly. I know she’s teasing me to relax the atmosphere. “Did you know that for years Mama had a pool going about when you and Cam would finally get together?”

My face burns with embarrassment. Of course. I know Sara is trying to make me feel better, but my heart is too heavy. “Sara, I don’t even remember my own wedding.”

She sighs heavily. “I’m so sorry, baby girl. But I promise, Cam loves you with all his heart, Aisha.” Sara’s voice is firm. “You two have been through so much together.” A long sigh. “Just… give him a chance. I know your memories will come back, and when they do, you’ll understand why you chose each other.”

I stare out the window at the rolling hills, the ocean, the sky, my emotions in turmoil. I want to trust my sister, but fear and doubt fill my mind.

“I don’t know what to think. I feel like I woke up in a parallel universe. Nothing makes sense.”

Sara takes her time, choosing her next words carefully. “Tell me you haven’t felt that spark with him since you woke up.”

Heat warms my cheeks as I think of Cam’s hands on my body, the hunger in his eyes, the ache I feel for his touch. I squirm in my seat, trying to ignore the warmth building between my legs.

Sara chuckles. “Yeah, that’s what I thought.”

“I hate when you do that,” I grumble.

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