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.

knew something had to be wrong with the young master. The only things that could rattle the stoic Tarquin were issues concerning his young

and blood. That woman was the elusive mother of his child! Lowell’s expression changed as well. He hurried

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

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

it was wrong for my kids to scratch your car, and I’m sorry! But they’re only five years old;

at Elysia, and for a moment, he understood all too well the plight of children without their mother.

wasn’t ready to let her off the

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

Chapter 11

up here. My kids are waiting for me at the motel. I…” But her words

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

out! This is unlawful imprisonment! Let me out…”

how much she yelled, no one paid her any

to shed his coat or shoes as

close behind

happened?!” Tarquin demanded, his voice

brought gifts and went upstairs to see him. Whatever she

Tarquin’s eyes, his steps quickening with worry,Did he

he won’t let any

“It’s