I believe we all need to calm down, I wanted to say but bit back my tongue as I met Duncan's eyes. He was scowling at me. For the love of God, I just want to spend some time with my husband before kids. Is there anything wrong with that? I turned away from him and focused my attention on the two main characters in the room—Susie and Father Ryland. I feared one of his veins might pop if he kept on turning more red with anger. I glared at Susie but the darn girl barely acknowledged me. Ugh! Typical Susie. "Susie, you need to apologize to this honorable council for that foul language you use here," Father Ryland stressed the word "foul" like it was a curse on his tongue. Susie made a face, her phone directly in front of Father's face. "Guys, it's not a crime to use the wor

