"Don't look so amused. I will kill you next time." He chuckles and his eyes have a dark look that I can't quite make out. I narrow my eyes at him and he says, "You've said that for the last 8 years Vivi." ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Slow Burn. Background info: Takes place during the Victorian Era. This was around the time when ladies did NOT have any power and were expected to be a housewife. They also had to be willing to do anything their husbands wanted and were expected to be married around the age of 22.