[ there no doubt is that, though he would not admit to it. however -- ]

You seem to forget that it is harder to keep secrets from a man you were Bonded to, even if it was a lesser Bond.

[ her feral state as indicative of her true desires... well, there is plausible deniability there. he thinks it was, but he cannot readily prove this. but he has a slightly better proof from their previous encounters. ]

You are dishonest in saying you find me entirely contemptuous. I felt your interest.

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