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.

young master. The only things that could rattle the stoic Tarquin were issues

son was, of course, his flesh and blood. That woman was the elusive mother of his child!

Tarquin dismissed the concern, “Leave her to the police!”

realizing she couldn’t afford to be detained while trying to verify his identity. She rushed after him, “You can’t hand me over to the cops, I have three kids at home, and they’re fatherless. If I get taken away, there’s no one to look after

scratch your car, and I’m sorry! But

a moment, he understood all too well the plight of children without their mother. His own son Elijah knew

a pang of compassion, but he wasn’t ready to let her off the hook just yet.

up here for now. We’ll decide what to do with her

Chapter 11

waiting for me at the motel. I…” But her words were cut off as the

have her phone. Her kids.

is unlawful imprisonment! Let

much she yelled, no one paid her

not bothering to shed his coat or

Heath, followed close behind in a flurry.

world happened?!” Tarquin demanded, his

brought gifts and went upstairs to see him. Whatever she said

steps quickening with

won’t let any of us near.”

“It’s