I Was Just My Sister's Marriage Test Subject

Summary

Three years into my relationship with Gavin, I came home with a heart full of light, ready to sit down with my mother and pick a wedding date.

The sharp crack of her palm across my face echoed through the foyer before I even had time to take off my coat.

The impact knocked my head back, my cheek burning hot and stinging instantly.

"What wedding?" my mother snarled, her breath raspy with venom. "How shameless can you be? He’s your sister’s boyfriend!"

I stood there, paralyzed, my hand flying up to cover my throbbing cheek. "Mom, what are you—"