At that line, Styxx frowned, and yet still managed to keep face somehow.

"I'm afraid I must decline as it would be quite unfair to Dove when my heart still belongs to that of my wife and she should not have to share it, and I am not inclined to dishonor my wife in any way."

Stephan had obviously struck a slight nerve there. "Now if you'll excuse me, I shall go and take a seat while I wait for my friend to finish her rehearsal."