Quinn's large hand rubbed the purplish bruises on her neck.
Alanna felt as if the warmth of his fingertips was burning her, making her instinctively lean back. Quinn's muscular frame loomed over her, and his voice sounded a bit hoarse. "Sweetheart, although this marriage won't mean anything serious, I hope we can avoid any embarrassing scandals while it lasts."
What did he mean by that? Alanna, already feeling flustered by his touch, took a moment to react. Seeing the faint purplish-red mark darken under his rubbing, she suddenly understood. Quinn thought she had been fooling around with someone last night!
For heaven's sake, skipping one hunter mission meant losing money. Not everyone had the time and energy to indulge in nightlife!
Alanna raised her arm, pushing Quinn's hand away and
