"You are the one who brought me to this bed, Alexander. And I think it more and more likely that I will end up being your trophy, if you intend to have as many children as you tease about."

And he lets out a sigh then too, melts against him. He had hoped neither of them would have to deal with Edwards, and yet it seems more and more obvious the issue of the inheritance will cause them undue troubles.

"Thank you, for interposing yourself between us. That you threw him at all was impressive, for one so small. I suppose we really must deal with this inheritance issue sooner than later."