CS are correct, it has to be from 1 account. The only exception is if 1 of you is gold, then you're allowed to pool your miles.
What you could do is book 2 one ways, i.e. book outbound with your miles and book the return with your wifes. Or have 2 separate return bookings, one for you and one for your wife.
What you could do is book 2 one ways, i.e. book outbound with your miles and book the return with your wifes. Or have 2 separate return bookings, one for you and one for your wife.