Shady

Ky found that it was easier to disconnect her mind and her body. She knew better than to scream when he hit her -- that embarrassed him, and Aleth hit ...

Aleth had always heard rage described as hot, but his felt as frigid as the snow that he had fallen into outside. Calculated. Intentional. Metered. He had to deal with ...

Aleth hit her in the center of the back, making her stumble forward. She whirled around as soon as sir caught her balance, only to find Aleth’s chest a mere ...

Aleth released her suddenly. Ky stumbled forward, still off-balance. Her shoulder already ached, and she could feel that he'd broken the skin under his nails. Her eyes snapped up and ...

Aleth wasn't sure where Loquitur was rooming, or what, exactly, he was supposed to do in that moment. So, he decided to take his leave. He could leave the probing ...

i untie the knot and pour our "love" on the ground; a youthful mistake

Oh gods why did they continue to provoke him? With anyone else, sure, that might have been playful banter. Ky's breath caught when Aleth locked eyes with her again. His ...

“He’s been most generous.” Aleth smiled thinly, a fresh pang of anger running through him at Tarr’s shenanigans just before the other guests showed up. His body was stiff and ...

“Unfortunate circumstances to be sure,” Aleth agreed with a smile, glancing at each person in turn. He offered a handshake to Arianna. “But I’m always glad to meet ladies as ...

(Night! Whew, we made a lot of progress today!! So much fun ^-^ I already *adore* Loquitur's character) Aleth watched the interaction between them, satisfied with Ky's performance. He felt ...

Ky's gaze snapped to Tarr and the ladies, then back to Loquitur, forcing a bit of confidence back into her faltering smile. "I'm happy to answer to whatever it is ...

"A pleasure to make your acquaintance, your lordship!" Ky answered cheerfully, offering a small smile -- polite, but not too enthusiastic -- as she met his gaze, hoping to the ...

Aleth raised an eyebrow as Loquitur attempted to shrug him off. He was cunning, he'd give him that. Though he wouldn't give Loquitur his services if he didn't loosen his ...

So, he'd guessed right. Tarr needed Loquitur's permission for the negotiating. It was annoying to have to be renegotiating. But it seemed like Loquitur was actually an adult, which relieved ...

"Pleased to make your acquaintance!" Aleth answered brightly, shaking his hand firmly. "Aleth Klev, very much at your service, sir. I'm sure you'll find my services valuable, and I quite ...