Hitched & Hitched Again: A Comedy of Marital Mayhem

Chapter 11

It was obvious to anyone watching that Tarquin had completely misinterpreted Elysia’s actions. He thought she was shamelessly flirting with him in front of everyone.

“Outrageous! Unreasonable!” he exclaimed.

Elysia’s eyes widened in shock as she realized the misunderstanding. She quickly tried to explain, “You’ve got it all wrong. I just wanted to check…” if there were bite marks on his shoulder.

Years ago, during a moment of intense pain, she had lapsed into unconsciousness, then woken with such agony that she had bitten down on his shoulder and refused to let go.

Such a fierce bite would surely leave a scar on any normal person.

If there were bite marks on his shoulder, it would prove he was the man from that wild encounter!

But before she could finish her sentence, Tarquin’s phone suddenly rang. He snatched it up and barked, “Talk to me!”

Whatever was said on the other end, his expression went through a whirlwind of emotions.

“I’ll be right there,” he said abruptly.

seves me

He hu p the phone and rushed out, no longer the picture of calm. filled with a restless anxiety.

master. The only things that could rattle the stoic Tarquin were issues concerning his young son and the woman from six years

mother of his child! Lowell’s expression changed as

Tarquin dismissed the concern, “Leave

me over to the cops, I have

for my kids to scratch your car, and I’m sorry! But they’re only five years old; they really can’t be without their mom.”

for a moment, he understood all too well the

of compassion, but he wasn’t ready

now. We’ll decide what to do with her later,” he ordered.

Chapter 11

me up here. My kids are waiting for me at the motel. I…” But her words were cut off as the door slammed shut and

realized she didn’t even have her phone. Her kids. were

out! This is unlawful imprisonment! Let me

how much she yelled, no one paid

prestigious estate, Number One Mansion, Tarquin stormed in, not bothering to shed his coat or shoes as he made a beeline

close behind

in the world happened?!” Tarquin demanded, his voice laced with

Ms. Nola Slater showed up out of the blue,” Heath reported quickly. “She brought gifts and went upstairs to see him. Whatever she said to him, it set him off. He even

passed over Tarquin’s eyes, his steps quickening with worry,Did he hurt himself?”

let any of us

“It’s