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.

something had to be wrong with the young master. The only things that could rattle the stoic Tarquin were issues concerning his young son and the woman from six years ago.

woman was the elusive mother of his child! Lowell’s expression changed as well. He hurried after Tarquin,

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

hand me over to the cops, I have three kids at home, and they’re fatherless. If I get

sorry! But they’re only five years old; they really can’t be

well the plight of children without their mother. His own son

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

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

Chapter 11

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

realized she didn’t even have her phone. Her kids. were alone in the motel, vulnerable

unlawful

how much she yelled, no one paid her

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

close

world happened?!” Tarquin demanded, his voice laced with urgency.

“She brought gifts and went upstairs to see him. Whatever she said to him, it set him off. He even hurt Ms. Slater.”

his steps quickening with worry,Did he hurt

he won’t let any of us near.”

“It’s