“ Budic is grieving , and he isn ’ t thinking rationally . I am sure he didn ’ t mean it .” “ Oh , he meant it . We both know that he did . I should be grateful , at least Budic doesn ' t beat around the bush — he always comes straight to the point .” “ You won ' t receive any false flattery from him , that is for sure . Budic , unfortunately , is controlled by his temper . He always has been , and he always will be . He will never change , no matter how much we all may wish it . One day , I foresee , that his temper will be his undoing .” “ When did they start calling you Isaiah ?” Merton quizzed goodnaturedly . “ Isaiah ?” Alden queried with a frown , not understanding . “ You seemed to have developed the gift of prophecy .” Merton lowered his voice in a poor imitation of his brother , “ one day it will be his undoing .” “ It wasn ’ t a prophecy and well you know it . And ,” Alden lowered his voice in an attempt to imitate Merton ’ s dismal impression , “ I do not sound like that .” “ You do a bit ,” Merton argued . Alden pulled a face at him . “ Ladies first …” he said with an elegant wave of his hand as he opened the door to his chamber . Merton laughed . “ The last time I dressed up as a woman I was trying to break Yrre out of prison . I was pretty convincing ,” he fluttered his eyelashes at Alden and did his best to look coy . “ You broke into a prison dressed as a woman ?” https :// www . amazon . com / Pitchfork-Rebellion-Lac-Chronicles-Novellaebook / dp / B01ENJONZQ
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