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.

things that could rattle the stoic Tarquin were

was the elusive mother of his child! Lowell’s expression changed

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

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

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

but he wasn’t ready to let her off the hook

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

Chapter 11

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

realized she didn’t even have her phone. Her

This is unlawful

yelled, no one paid

prestigious estate, Number One Mansion, Tarquin stormed in, not bothering to shed his

butler, Heath, followed close

Tarquin demanded, his voice laced with urgency.

reported quickly. “She brought gifts and went upstairs to see him. Whatever she said to him,

eyes, his steps quickening with

won’t let any of us near.”

“It’s