QUOTE : From the book Ell's Double Down - <br /> He waited but when she remained with her back to him, he grew concerned. She finally squared her shoulders and seemingly gathered inner strength then turned around. She raised her head and her hair fell away revealing her face fully. His heart clinched. The bruise marred an otherwise perfect plane; he scowled. She greeted his gaze with a look of pure defiance from red-rimmed eyes. <br /> Smiling slightly she confirmed, “Don’t worry handsome, he didn't tarnish my brass!” <br /> He started to approach but she brushed passed him. Regaining his composure he called to her, “You should put something cold on that.” <br /> She reached into the small ice chest pulling out a bottle of wine; she turned and inquired, “Will red work?