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“You see,” the vixen said “Is there anything I can do to help?”

Jealousy exploded in Priscilla’s chest like a firework at Vauxhall She sed down the hard lu of her heart as it echoed in her ears

Matthew turned to face the fiery-haired woht”

Her hand came to rest on his chest “You need to relax You need to let someone soothe away your woes”

“By so your services” Matthew stepped back, and the woman’s hand fell to her side

Priscilla pursed her lips The muscles in her windpipe continued to contract until she could hardly breathe

“We’ve enjoyed each other in the past,” the leech said trailing her fingers across the exposed curve of her breast, “and it see to occupy your mind and body”

A host of unladylike curses threatened to fall froood mind to race downstairs and shove the harlot out of the door But she would only court ridicule dressed in her prioith buttons fastened up to her throat The wife of a gentleman known for scandalous behaviour would have poise, an exotic elegance that ape in awe She certainly wouldn’t behave like an envious harpy and dress like a vestal virgin

“It may have conveniently slipped yourfor me upstairs” Did his tone carry a hint of disdain for this wo?

The husband stealer chuckled “The gossips say you er She’s not likely to make a scene if you're away from home for a few hours Besides, she can’t be a complete fool She must knohat she’s let herself in for”

“You misunderstand me Or more to the point you misunderstand the importance I place upon my vows”

“So that’s why you look so terribly ave a contemptuous snort “I never took you for the faithful type”

“That’s because you don’t know the first thing about me”

“Know you? I’ve committed every part of your body to memory I knohat pleases you, the sounds you in bride wouldn’t have the first idea how to satisfy your needs”

“Your comment only serves to prove my point”