Hitched & Hitched Again: A Comedy of Marital Mayhem

Chapter 478

First off, the mysterious figure wasn't just enigmatic and perilous; he was out for blood-specifically, Tarquin's blood. That alone was a glaring red flag.

Then there was the fact that this shadowy figure seemed to know things about Elijah's mom. Add to that the bone-chilling statement he made that left Tarquin reeling.

Any one of these reasons was compelling enough for Tarquin to want to drag this person into the light. And it had to happen fast.

He had a hunch that this person wasn't Zane or Blossom. But that didn't mean they were off the hook. Especially Blossom-her little stunt with the dead cat definitely tied her to this mess in some way or another!

And Zane, with his creepy obsession with Elysia, was definitely on the suspect list.

So, it was settled. He'd keep an eye on both of them. But there was another key player in this twisted game-Elysia.

And as if on cue, Elysia walked in.

Tarquin watched her, his gaze sharp, almost as if she were bait on a hook. The idea of using her to lure out the enigma played across his mind unbidden.

whisk her away, what better way to draw him out than by

a cigarette and couldn't help but chide,

didn't respond, his

to ease the tension, ventured, "Are you still hung up on what I said earlier? I was just trying to look out for you. I've heard what Elijah said about people being after you over the years. Just a heads-up to be careful, that's all. No

doubts he had, keen on keeping her connection with the mysterious

his expression softening a

showing concern did strike a chord. For the moment, he shelved the idea of using her to bait the mystery man and extinguished his

evasion but chose to reassure

he stood with people if she was looking

like a charm, and

a deep breath, she added, "Still, better safe than sorry, right? Just

agreed, the tension

the undone seafood salad, slipping

more info about Blossom, "Why isn't your