Chapter 60

• Jayson chuckled, but to Anastasia, it was apparent that this laughter was merely the quiet before the impending storm. "If you seek a thrilling night in the dungeons beneath us, you must earn it; however, Tasha is not on the table for discussion tonight."
• This approach was not unfamiliar to Jayson. When faced with opponents he deemed questionable, he often refrained from treating Anastasia as a bargaining chip, frequently using her as a strategic distraction instead. This method enabled him to triumph in every game he played.
• He knew full well that every man present harbored desires for his wife, and as she perched on the table or swayed on the poles, he was aware they were lost in fantasies of her—imagining her in ways that would never materialize.