She c****d her head as his words registered. “That’s a threat, isn’t it?”
“Take it any way you like.”
“Well, consider your message delivered.” She started to rise from her seat.
“Sit down, Ms. Morrow. There’s one more thing.”
“Ooo, yes, sir!” she smirked sassily and sat back down.
“I am the master in this house. You stay here, you keep your nose clean. I’m not above taking any female to task who dares defy me. Considering that you have a familiarity with lifestyle practices, what I mean should be plainly clear.”
“Hey, you don’t have to talk in euphemisms, Cap’n. Just say you’ll beat my ass. That I get.”
“Appears I don’t need to say anything. You know exactly what I mean.”
She waited a moment then finally said. “So, you think I could be dismissed now?” She turned the phrase with a f
