TO TAME A HAWK
-her gaze wandered posses-sively over the Hawk-"we share much in common. I'm sure you'd be fascinated to hear of the Hawk's time at James's court. He was quite the man about-"
"That would be lovely," Adrienne interrupted her smoothly, terminating the flow of Olivia's poisonous words. Her insides were already in a turmoil; if she heard much more, she'd either scream or cry-she didn't know which, but she did know it wouldn't be at all ladylike. "Some other time, however, Olivia. I quite have my hands full right now." She wrapped her hands around Adam's bicep, imitating Olivia's clutch on the Hawk. Pressing closer to Adam, she let him steer her away.