Elysia's eyes widened in panic.

"Hey! I was just kidding! I didn't mean it, really, let's not make a big deal out of it! We still have to run errands today!"

Every time they went at it, she couldn't get out of bed for a whole day and night.

"You can't even joke about that!"

Tarquin silenced her protests with a commanding kiss, a deep one as a form of punishment.

No matter how much Elysia flailed and struggled, she couldn't escape.

After the kiss, Tarquin asked, "Still thinking about finding a new husband?"

Elysia, dazed and breathless from his kiss, with her cheeks flushed a deep red, meekly surrendered, "No, not anymore."

"Still dare to threaten me with bedroom antics?"

"No, I won't."

"Take back what you said!"

"Mhm, I take it back."

Seeing her so compliant, Tarquin's mood lifted, a handsome smile playing on his lips as he gazed at her closely, admiring her trembling lashes.

dark clouds in his heart cleared

of light; a simple word, a tiny gesture from her was all

mysteries surrounding them, the drama with Gideon and Verity, not to mention the whole Hawkins family saga... Each one

there was his

him. She was like a summer breeze, a warm sun

thought, suddenly, he felt a sharp pain on his

claws, biting him hard on the shoulder

she glared

worry, I know we have important things today. Just a kiss, I won't

jerk. Elysia's husband is a jerk! Elysia married

"You..."

Want

at the top of his shirt to expose his collarbone and shoulder, inviting Elysia

face turned even redder, her teeth clenched,

Tarquin's smile turned devilish.

to the bathroom to freshen up together, then to the kitchen to make breakfast.

blessings to Grandma Elizabeth, clamored

going to send blessings to Grandma, she'll

can I come along

at the soft plush bunny,

from Keith to Baby, so

been full of unresolved feelings, his love for Elizabeth as genuine

surely, Elizabeth had

the family of seven, carrying Elizabeth's ashes, headed

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