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Whoa - that most certainly was not his precious angel. Stephie had never sounded like that before, although if she ever did, he'd forgive her in a heartbeat, because she was perfect and could do no wrong. This child, however, was an absolute menace. Murdock probably would have left him to his fate right then and there if he didn't know it belonged to Valette.

She'd probably be a bit put out if one of her kids were to die. Besides, Murdock knew how much that could hurt. With an angry curse, he dove after the child again, soaking himself completely in an effort to rescue Valette's ungrateful brat.