Chapter 23 The Real Vixen

• On the side, Carlisle's eyes flared with anger as he watched Keira's cutting words strike his sister like a cold slap.
• Keira's words were too blunt and cruel. While the Longhalls were a prominent family, and Cyn's naive meddling in their marriage might lead to trouble, he couldn't comprehend why Keira had to be so mean and harsh with his sister.
• Carlisle's smile felt like a brittle mask as he urged Torry, "Let's not keep the wine waiting, eh? Miss Spitfire here might decide it's hers alone to enjoy."