"Do you understand that my reputation precedes me, whether I'm disguised or not?" Penelope raised an eyebrow at Quinlan, drawing his full attention with her words. "Well...," Quinlan hesitated, contemplating for a moment, "you could pretend to be a man." "Goodness gracious! Would I have to dress as a man just for some personal entertainment?" "Yes, I see no issue with that. It's only for a short duration, after all." "How about we bring a man into our home for this purpose?" "I'm afraid that's out of the question," Quinlan replied sternly. "Alright then," Penelope placed the documents on the desk, "what's next for the paperwork?" --- An unusual arrangement between a heartbroken nobleman, Quinlan, who sought to maintain his position as the Alpha's beta amidst the Alpha's recent marriage, and Penelope, the town's most notorious courtesan, who sought financial security by taking a break from her profession. The two entered into a secret marriage through a middleman, unaware of the challenges that their union would bring forth.
