Brae almost went crazy. So this man can start a relationship with her without her permission and that was fine with him, but she couldn't end it without his permission.
The hypocrisy was disgusting.
But she also knew he was powerful and in love with her.
So why not use it to her advantage this time?
When she was forced into the relationship, she was very young. Now at the age of 20 she knew better.
Now that she had food in her stomach she could think alot better. At first she wanted to act out and make him leave her but it didn't work over two years ago.
Instead this time, she would use him because why not. He's using her for his sick pleasure so she's going to use him back.
However first, she would set the rules.
"I'll be with you", Brae whispered.
Jace was shocked. "Voluntarily?"
"Yes, voluntarily. But I have a few conditions"
Jace was determined.
He'd do almost anything.
"I want some freedom, you have to trust me", Brae said.
"Ha, after you've escaped once you think I'm going to just let you go free?", Jace was incensed. Does she think he's stupid? Let her go as soon as he's finally reunited with her? Hell no.
Brae knew he wouldn't agree with just that.
"You can have one person watching me at all times, you can see for yourself, I'll be faithful", Brae was pleading. She had to convince him.
Jace lowered his head and watched the floor while Brae waited for two excruciating minutes for him to make up his mind.
"Okay. But we sleep on the same bed every day and when we get married, we can never divorce"
These were the only things Jace wanted.
If she agreed to them then he'd do anything for her.
Brae was hesitant and Jace could see that.
She wasn't sure if she could stay married to him for her whole life. Just being in his presence was stifling enough.
"I can agree to that but...", Brae was afraid to voice her thoughts.
"But what, just say it. I won't get mad", He could feel his goal getting closer.
".....", Brae thought of a way to say it.
"I want you to be a little less controlling. There is no other man that I would want."
"What about that bastard Paul", Jace glared as he asked.
"You mean Pete?", Brae questioned.
Jace jumped to his feet in anger.
"I knew it! You had him in mind, how else would you know who I'm talking when I said the incorrect name!"
"He is literally the only man I was acquainted with in R City, Jace!", she was so tired of this.
This is one of the reasons she needs him to change.
"Jace, I swear if you see me trying to get with another man, you can set a penalty".
Jace sat down and calmed himself.
"This isn't a fair deal. You get me, my money, and love and devotion."
Brae quietly sighed. Did she ask for any of this? She mentally rolled her eyes.
Jace continued, "I'm sure you can stay faithful but I know you won't love me or be affectionate."