NATASHA watched his expansive back shake as he gallantly tried to regain himself into hand. Scoundrel! His tears had always had power to unmanned her, but that was something he did not know, something she never ventured to let him find out lest he turn them against her as a tool. But she knew THEO begrudged having her see his tears. She could see him fighting to be strong, but he was so candid that all overwhelming feelings seeped onto his face. That he was trying that hard not to let any shade of weakness appear to her made his tears difficult to comprehend. She clenched her fists and compelled...