[Honey]

He took a half stumble back as the hands shoved him away. "If I did trust me that I wouldn't be here." The words felt harsh coming from his lips, and taking a step forward the marquess took up his spot again. "If I enjoyed acting like a woman I would have found something much better to do than sit here and pretend to be what I'm not. The only reason I am here and dressed up is to save the people, and the reason I stand before you in defiance be because I do not care if you raise your hand against me. I'll still have my pride."