It was really not what she expected in her line of work. Still, a fee is a fee and she had plenty of time on her hands because the entire army had bee... sent overseas to fight an enemy that had little respect for the power of the British Crown. She wore her special French undies that had been imported from Paris by a married banker looking to make an investment in exploring new territory. She hoped this Doctor Hyde was not one of those limp-wristed bugger hounds that would spend the entire time. "Uh, thanks," she said, taking the dish. Adam turned and started to head back to the table. Lynn looked up and said, "Oh, happy birthday." Adam turned to her and nodded. He was about to rejoin the group when he paused and smiled. He showed off his trademark arched eyebrow and said, "By the way, the legal age of consent in this country is 16." Both women tilted their heads, brows raised, as if they had spied a squirrel in a tree singing a tune. "But it's the thought that counts," he said,. I knew I had to let her go. It was in my best interest that she walkaway, and forget about me.I knew that, but..."One week!" I called out. Lucy paused mid step, but didn't turn around."One week," I repeated, more softly this time. "In one week, I will cometo Rendra City. And if you are still there, then... perhaps... We canhave more sex." ...Do you mean it?" Lucy's words were almost a whisper, barely audibleeven to my ears. She turned toward me, tears streaming down her cheeks."Do you mean it?". The chill breeze provided a momentary distraction from her thoughts. The things she had planned to do today would push her firmly past the point of no return. Set against a small enclave part of a massive cliff were Mrs. Anand’s destination, a large bonfire and a series of huts.Just the sight of those hazy dancing lights in the distance sent her heart racing. She picked up her pace, restraining herself from breaking out into a sprint. She pulled on straps of her scandalous yet uncomfortable.