The Seduction of Phaeton Black
““I’d say debaucher is something of an improvement. Up from raving mad at the very least. Have you forgiven me?”
Detective Moore shifted in his chair and delivered a glare just short of daggers. “Good afternoon, Phaeton.”
A year ago, Phaeton had wooed a vivacious, willing widow right out from under Dexter’s amorous designs. He then had enjoyed a rather rambunctious love life with the lady until a very rich lord proposed and she accepted. Within a month’s time, she was married and whisked off to ...a country estate. But not before she returned to Phaeton for one last liaison. The remembrance caused a smile, which deepened the scowl from Moore. Ever since their falling-out, neither man had made much effort at civility.
America set another place at the table.
“I’ve had my tea, Miss Jones. A glass of whiskey, please, if you don’t mind?” He shed his coat and took a seat at the table. “So, Dex, how goes the investigation?”
“Very well, indeed. With the help of Miss Jones, I may have one of the culprits behind bars soon enough.”MoreLess
Detective Moore shifted in his chair and delivered a glare just short of daggers. “Good afternoon, Phaeton.”
A year ago, Phaeton had wooed a vivacious, willing widow right out from under Dexter’s amorous designs. He then had enjoyed a rather rambunctious love life with the lady until a very rich lord proposed and she accepted. Within a month’s time, she was married and whisked off to ...a country estate. But not before she returned to Phaeton for one last liaison. The remembrance caused a smile, which deepened the scowl from Moore. Ever since their falling-out, neither man had made much effort at civility.
America set another place at the table.
“I’ve had my tea, Miss Jones. A glass of whiskey, please, if you don’t mind?” He shed his coat and took a seat at the table. “So, Dex, how goes the investigation?”
“Very well, indeed. With the help of Miss Jones, I may have one of the culprits behind bars soon enough.”MoreLess
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