If Darius knew anything it would of my time in Greece where I worked at the House of the Muses.But did he also know of my physical relationship with Penelope?I rather doubted it.Penelope and I remained careful not to pass adoring glances at each other or linger together if perchance we touched.He may be astute, but Darius was just grasping at sharp swords.
"I never asked for your favors," I replied with a hard, stern look."Now I wish for you to stay away from here.There can be no amicable agreement between us if your passion obscures your judgment and whittles away your decency."
He laughed cruelly."From what I know, you are not decent in any sense, Elodea.Therefore you remain fair game for the lust of any man."