Hitched & Hitched Again: A Comedy of Marital Mayhem

“I need to talk to you guys about something."

Barely had Tarquin finished his sentence before he felt danger in the air. He glanced up, heart skipping a beat.

Bernard had leapt down from the oak tree, eyes sharp and face set in a scowl. Tarquin, ever alert, dodged the old man's sudden attack just in time.

But Bernard was relentless, moving with surprising speed for someone his age! Tarquin's brows shot up in surprise as he danced backward, barely keeping up.

This little old guy's not messing around, he thought, forcing himself to focus. But it was clear-he was struggling.

There's always someone better out there, Tarquin realized. Sure, he was good at making money, but when it came to fighting, Bernard had him beat by a mile.

Among normal folks, Tarquin was pretty handy. Next to Bernard, though? He might as well be swinging at shadows.

He just couldn't keep up.

After only a few moves, Bernard landed a solid blow.

Tarquin grunted in pain, biting back a curse. He could tell Bernard hadn't used full strength, but still his shoulder felt like it was about to split in two.

If Bernard had really gone for it, Tarquin would be toast.

But Bernard wasn't done. With a cold stare, he came at Tarquin again!

From the sidelines, Evan hollered,

my mom's gonna bawl her

Tarquin: "..."

instantly, turning to Evan. "Isn't Elysia's precious

up his chest. "My dad's part of the club now! He's Mom's new favorite, and if you hurt him, she'll cry so much you'll never hear the end of it. No one

you with that crazy knitting needle of hers again and you end up stuck in bed

Bernard's mouth twitched. "...."

Tarquin's did too. "..."

like he'd just been

his arms behind his back, and gave Tarquin a squinty, appraising

bit clueless, but

as good-looking as

but you're good

Overall... not bad. I'll give you a

air, acting like

look-exactly the same as when Evan used to size him

could get a word in, Bernard

you'd better keep training. You're no match for him right

happens if he

mom

Who'll

you can't defend her?

up for Elysia if I'm