C188 The Kiss

Susanna's words pierced Doyle's heart like a knife.

Could he actually do it?

He knew he couldn't.

The tragic possessiveness that often plagued men made it impossible for him to come to terms with this harsh reality.

The thought of Susanna belonging to another, of some foul body pressing against hers, was enough to make his head feel like it was about to burst.

Opening her eyes