[ He was very close to snapping back with something defensive. Anticipated rebuff and was ready to—
Well. It hardly matters now.
Wicked girl, indeed. ]
I believe love and revenge may walk hand-in-hand. Particularly if the act (in its vengeance as well as its climax) proves satisfactory for both parties.
Trust me, wife; I'll make certain you're not left wanting.
[ ... ]
You would really take up a pistol? You do have more of the temperament.
[ He might be. Sending a text to Venetia right now. A text that might read 'Kindly inform my wife that she is required at home. I'm not speaking to her myself, minx that she is, but she has duties to attend to.' ]
no subject
Well. It hardly matters now.
Wicked girl, indeed. ]
I believe love and revenge may walk hand-in-hand. Particularly if the act (in its vengeance as well as its climax) proves satisfactory for both parties.
Trust me, wife; I'll make certain you're not left wanting.
[ ... ]
You would really take up a pistol? You do have more of the temperament.
[ He might be. Sending a text to Venetia right now. A text that might read 'Kindly inform my wife that she is required at home. I'm not speaking to her myself, minx that she is, but she has duties to attend to.' ]