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“Oh, hell I just figured she had so on that door, rather than your place Should have figured she wasn’t when she gave ured out that a bit of fire could be fun Nothing wrong with a brat now and then So long as she’s a brat who knows the rules and has strict boundaries” Renard winced as he looked at her “She looks frightened Didn’t mean to do that”

Surprisingly, she thought that was real regret in the big man’s voice

“I’m not scared”

“What did I tell you about lying, little one?” Saxon’s voice wasn’t really scolding though, htly

“I don’t really understand what the two of you are talking about, but I’ anyone spank me”

“Renard, give us a few minutes, will you?”

“Sure” He walked towards her Stopping about a foot away he reached out She flinched, and he dropped his hand, looking shocked “I wasn’t going to hit you I’d never do that”

She narrowed her gaze “You wanted to send ”

“Yeah, but that’s not abuse Hell, you hed “I didn’t mean to scare you, little rabbit”

Her shoulders straighten “I’ht act like it sometimes But that wasn’t the real her

He tilted his head, studying her “No, I can see that But when you wrinkle your nose you sure do re for rabbit stew” He turned to Saxon “You need to get me some rabbits”

“And where do you suppose I can get those from?” Saxon said in exasperation

“You’ll find a way” Renard left, gru to himself

She turned back to him “Is he for real? Rabbit stew?”

“He cantaste divine He’s talented It’s the only reason I put up with him”