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"Do not threaten me," he snarled, thoroughly aroused. "You jealous fool, you will destroy us over a debt I hate, over a woman I care for only because I have hurt her. I love you and only you, but if you think that I would lie for profit, then you also think I am not worth having. You need not fear. If you lock me out, I will make no effort to force a way in to you." He stood staring at her for a moment, then added softly, "I swear I love only you, but I will not be made a rag to wipe spittle with. I would explain this if I could, but as I cannot, you must trust me or be done with me." |
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