Chapter 456

Terrified Runa might hurt herself, Wayland hurried to say, “My dear, I was wrong; I’m not a man, okay? Don’t get yourself so worked up. Why don’t you take a break before you hit me again? My skin’s thick—I bet your hand already hurts. Listen, I’ll go kneel on a washboard if you want, really. Just… don’t get too upset.”

“Shut up!”

Runa snapped, her voice low and trembling with anger. Wayland immedi