it was because of farooq 's overriding love for his wife that he 'd thrown the burden in shehab 's lap . still , shehab could have endured a fate he 'd always proclaimed worse than death , an arranged marriage , if the designated bride had been anyone acceptable . but farah beaumont , the illegitimate daughter of king atef aal shalaan , king of zohayd , was n't
acceptable

sarah grabbed the open door and let herself into nathan 's building , and towards the first steps that would lead to some closure regarding her husband 's clandestine activities . as sarah walked down the hallway that led to nathan 's apartment , she saw that his door was slightly ajar . he was usually so fastidious with security . why this departure ? she eased the door open a bit more and quietly called , ''
nathan

gripping the handle of a wooden bat , he now moved much slower , holding it with delicacy . he lifted his hands high above his head and brought the bat down with a crash upon the computer , denting it down the middle and shutting off the monitor for good . unsatisfied , he swung a second time , and then a third . sweating , breathing tightly and heavily , he finally let go of the
bat