Chapter 77 Issues

• It was taking a lot of her strength not to shiver before him, her hands still at the sides of her gown, watching his eyes travel down her body and finally up to her face. And to her surprise, a little sick smile tugged at his lips, brightening up his tired face.
• His other hand rose and caressed her hair, a strand trailing down his hands as he returned it to his side. "We are even now," he said lightly, almost happily, making her grow confused.
• She could feel her rage seeping in, and it was all she could do to not cry it out in front of him. She was disappointed and frustrated. She was this close. How could he do this to her?