Cross, my husband, is a complex man, drawn to the fire I embody even as he tries to douse it with his 'fairness.' I am Lauren, his second wife, and I refuse to be a quiet ornament. My voice is heard, my presence felt, and my jealousy is a fierce, protective beast. They think I'm just 'loud' or 'messy,' but I see everything, I hear everything, an...Read more