" I said, and smiled at Nigel. "Good bye," said Mary. "Bye." And off we went. The drive home really didn't take that long. We got home around two pm, ...nd Nigel got my stuff upstairs in a jiffy. I stood looking out of the living-room window while I waited for him to finish. When he was done, he knelt at my side, waiting for his next order. This would take some getting used to. Just as I turned to him, I saw a glint from the window across the street (my voyeur's window). I wasn't so sure he had. ??You chose it,? her sister/teacher retorted. ?Else, you would not be here testing my tolerance to its limits, changeling.??I had no wish for things to turn out as they have,? the still half-human minded Cheryii moaned. ?I was male, and quite happy with that circumstance. Being female is not something I am prepared to handle.??You?d better,? Maeve gave her ?sister? an implacable, gimlet stare. ?As you have no other choice open to you, Morgana of the Chddra?im. There is no going back for. The bathroom’s empty,’ observed Naomi. ‘I don’t think she wants to be found right now,’ chuckled Paula softly. ‘She’s about to be lost in sweet oblivion.’ ‘I see what you mean,’ replied Naomi as she looked over Paula’s shoulder to see dark shapes moving slowly on the pool deck. ‘I knew I should have slept someplace else. I’ve ruined the night for her.’ ‘Does she look like her night’s ruined?’ asked Paula quietly. ‘Trust me. It’s nights like this that lovers remember for the rest of their lives.. “Flour is the only thing we are out of, other wise the larder is well stocked. Do you require assistance with the ox? We should get cleaned up and fix a meal before you go rest from your journey.” Ku'o replied, extending his hand in greeting. Attempting not to stare at the fine nude figure in front of her, she took Ku'o's offered hand. Turning to look at the wolf, she saw that he was trying to hide himself behind the shield and failing. Greetings to both of you. I can handle the ox, is.