woman“Rules?” Graham scoffed at the same moment Trystan replied, “Propriety?”
“Yes,” Phillip insisted. “If you both do as you’re planning, that woman will be under your control, Trystan. You will be responsible for her. That means you cannot turn her into a mistress or take advantage of her. You must think about her future. What reason does she have to accept your terms, and what will you do once the wager is over? Toss her back into this bar and tell her to carry on as before?”
Trystan laughed. “You honestly think I’d take advantage of that creature? Lord, Phillip, I have standards. I thought she was a bloody boy, for Christ’s sake. The little hellion has nothing to fear from me. I shall not touch her. Not even if she begs me and not unless I lose my own sanity.” He was still chuckling
