It is so refreshing to be treated with contempt.

“Isn't that what a gentleman does? Rescues a damsel in distress?”

“I long to touch your blushing cheek, to whisper in your ear how I adore you, ho…”

“I know my heart. It has always been yours, Kate. Always.”

“Did you need something?' I asked.'Yes,' he said, reaching out and taking my han…”