Love Like Ashes, Turning to Emptiness

Our entire family consists of international mercenaries, and I married Emily, the commander who was my perfect match.

But on our wedding day, a group of rebels stormed into the mercenary chapel, and all hell broke loose.

Emily, however, immediately pushed me away and protected her childhood sweetheart as they escaped.

I was pinned down by the rebel leader in front of the statue, repeatedly violated in front of all the captives, my limbs completely destroyed.

The next day, I was thrown in front of the tent, naked and covered in blood.

My twin sister fell to her knees, sobbing, and with trembling hands carried me into the medical pod, begging the medic to save me.

But in my hazy state, I overheard my sister and Emily coldly conspiring:

"That group of fake rebels is all dead now. No one will know you let them humiliate my sister."

"I'll help you keep it secret, but I only ask one thing: be good to David."

"Back then, he risked his life to save us, getting poisoned in the rainforest. Now he's carrying your child at the risk of his own life..."

Emily gripped my sister's shoulder, her voice low:

"Don't worry. Asher is done for. Now everyone believes he's unfit to be my husband. I'll take good care of David."As for Asher, we'll ensure his safety for life, but he must never threaten David's position."

So, the man I deeply loved and the sister I trusted most only saw me as a stepping stone for David's path.

If that's the case, I don't want this mercenary group anymore!