Reynaud Quotes

“And how closely related to you is Cousin Beatrice?”

Reynaud gave him a look. “Not that close.

“Glad to hear it.” Vale dropped into a cushioned chair. “I hope she recovers fully so that you can then propose to her. Because I tell you now, matrimony truly is a blessed state, enjoyed by all men of good sense and halfway adequate bedroom skills.”

“Thank you for that edifying thought,” Reynaud growled.

Vale waved his glass. “Think nothing of it. I say, you haven’t forgotten how to treat a lady in the bedroom, have you?”

“Oh, for God’s sake!”

“You’ve been out of refined society for years and years now. I could give you some pointers, should you need them.”
― Elizabeth Hoyt, To Desire a Devil