When they started to eat Jane asked where Mandy was.“Still sleeping, you lot wore her out last night”“You mean the doctor did.” David interjec...ed.“Yes David, and one of the perks of her new job is that her boss can let her sleep late if he wants to. Did I tell you that a new girl will be joining our team later this morning?”“You did.” Lucy replied.“Good, her name is Ruth and she should arrive with her care worker around 10 am so girls, including you Jane and you Ann, I need you to be wearing a. Though her body ached, her head was no longer spinning. She was more exhausted than she could ever remember as she came down from the highs of ecstasy. In her exhaustion, she was at peace.He pulled the blanket up over her shoulders from where it had slipped down. She drank greedily until the bottle was empty and he took it from her hands. She stared at her empty hands. They were steady and calm.He embraced her and she leaned into the warmth of his body. His voice droned above her. “Just relax. .. sorry... I thought I was at home."Selene started to stir from her slumber. She let out a short yawn, whichshe stifled with the back of her hand."Don't worry honey, we still have plenty of time before you have toreturn to your usual form." The elicited smile was like real honey, sweet and delicious. Gisellegently kissed her lips as she softly stroked her arm."Do you fancy anything to eat? I don't have anything fresh, but Lilettecan make whatever you heart desires."Selene's nose wrinkled in. I'm glad we had this talk." I'm just glad it didn't turn out like in my nightmares last night."Allen laughed. "We'll leave that one for when you come to me to ask for her hand in marriage. Now get out of here. If I know my daughter, I'm sure she's missing you already."Jeff stood up, and in much better spirits he shook Allen's hand again then left the room. He headed down the stairs, where he found Kari and Crystal sitting together on the couch."What, no bruises?" asked Crystal with a.