Laurent twitched his arm away, wary of the touch. Damen wasn't forgiven, all the more so because he hadn't asked for forgiveness.
"You might all the more remember that you have no right to my affections, regardless of how charming I may or may not be towards others. My behavior in public will always be a matter of diplomacy and courtly negotiation. My behavior toward you in private is my own choice. You want to be reminded of my affections three times an hour, with me simpering upon you like one of your bedslaves, and any less you'll take as evidence that I'm unfaithful?" Laurent's lip curled, irritated that his need for space and his attempts to make allies had led to such an acutely unpleasant scene as the one Damen had caused. "Get used to sleeping alone."
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"You might all the more remember that you have no right to my affections, regardless of how charming I may or may not be towards others. My behavior in public will always be a matter of diplomacy and courtly negotiation. My behavior toward you in private is my own choice. You want to be reminded of my affections three times an hour, with me simpering upon you like one of your bedslaves, and any less you'll take as evidence that I'm unfaithful?" Laurent's lip curled, irritated that his need for space and his attempts to make allies had led to such an acutely unpleasant scene as the one Damen had caused. "Get used to sleeping alone."