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“You are astonishing, Colin.”
Without a doubt that was the highest compliment Colin ever received. And spoken in the sweetest voice, dripping with awe and admiration… He could not be at fault for feeling so affected. And if his grip on her tightened and his chest puffed out with pride and satisfaction when she thanked him for looking after them, after her, that was no one’s business.“I only wish I could thank you, in some way.”
The third son’s heart raced as Penelope's sweet words washed over him, her innocent gratitude awakening a sudden, fierce willingness to push modesty to the side and accept a reward. In his alcohol-fueled bravado, he found himself thinking of medieval maidens rewarding their gallant knights with tokens of affection.
As the music faded away, Colin made a split-second decision. He took Penelope's hand, giving it a gentle squeeze.
“If you so insist.”
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or, after unmasking Jack Featherington, Colin feels entitled to a little reward, and when Pen's offers it so sweetly... how can he refuse?