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.

that could rattle the stoic Tarquin were issues concerning his young son

mother of his child! Lowell’s expression

back, Tarquin dismissed the concern,

panicked, 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

admit it was wrong for my kids to scratch your car, and I’m sorry! But

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

of compassion, but he wasn’t ready to let her

what to do

Chapter 11

can’t lock 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 was locked from the outside.

even have her phone. Her kids. were alone in the motel,

unlawful imprisonment! Let me out…”

she yelled, no one paid her any

bothering to shed his

close behind in a flurry.

the world happened?!” Tarquin demanded, his voice

was fine earlier, but then Ms. Nola Slater showed up out of the blue,” Heath reported quickly. “She brought gifts and went upstairs to see him. Whatever she

his steps quickening with worry,Did he hurt himself?”

he won’t let any of

“It’s