Chapter 67 Called it pillowtalk

"She hates him so much." William told Panashe as she massaged his tense shoulders in the comfort of their privacy after a long day. Shirtless, William closed his eyes enjoying her soft touch and how good it felt.

"I hated you too." She replied.

"Not to the point of spitting in my face. I reckon Austin has not been the least gentle with her. He once found her with her supposed lover and dragged to the stable to give her a beating. If I'm not mistaken, he informed me of taking advantage of her, while her lover watched. I do not think we should take her words lightly."

"Do you gather he likes her?"

"Without a doubt. I presume he is in denial. Austin has never been this maniacal..." William chuckled. "He constantly talks about her whenever we meet. Mostly all about how much he exceedingly loathes her. He claims he loathes her but goes out of his way to constantly be at her back making her and the supposed lover miserable."