One lingering wound.One ill-timed visit.One encounter that will change them forever.***Molly O'Flaherty has hidden a terrible secret, a secret that destroys her on the inside at the same time as it hardens her face to the world. She'll do anything to keep O'Flaherty Shipping running and solvent, even endure the unimaginable.But she doesn't count on Silas. On Silas's words or Silas's touch.  After ten years, could what they feel for each other suddenly be something more than friendship?***The Seduction of Molly O'Flaherty is a short story and a prequel to the London Lovers duet.  It is not necessary to read this to enjoy the duet.  It is intended for mature audiences only.***