’ ‘Wow you two know each other?’ said a shocked Molly. ‘Yeah Rob and I grew up together in Iron Plain. We are good friends who lost touch. Mat... I have to go but promise me we will catch up tonight ok. I’ll tell Jenny you’re here she’ll love to see you.’ With that he was gone. ‘Shit’ I muttered to myself. ‘Is everything ok honey?’ ‘Martin is Jenny Beasley’s brother and she’s here.’ ‘Oh no do you want to go?’ ‘No I can’t run forever especially if we move to Iron Plain. You enjoy yourself I’ll be. I left a few parts out, about Telemachus, and my being an Amazon, and Athena -- just a few parts. When I finished the princess looked at me with a big grin."So, you wanna go to Thrace too?" Yeah." The gods must have arranged our meeting." Yes, I suppose they did." Let's sleep under the stars, Donjeta. I'll have the captain bring up my bedroll. It's big enough for both of us." Yes, I'd like that a lot."I lay with her, curled under a thick fleece blanket. We watched the sun set, the daylight. " An just why is that?" I want to protect my invessstment." What do you mean?" Haven't you been told? You ssssee the Massster hassss promissssed you to me assss sssssoon assss the baby issss born. You cosssst me nearly a yearssss wagesss but you will make me rich sssssoon enough. I intend to sssssell your talentssss. Franz and Andre and esssspecially Hugo are anxioussss to sssssavor your delightssss again. And the men of the village will pay dearly for sssssuch a young and nubile body!"He. . well ... no.”“Okay. What time do the shops open? Do you have any ideas this year? When are we leaving?” Bree was up and moving toward the shower. I saw Wendy slip out the door and got up to go help with coffee. Allison and Melody rolled toward each other. I paused to watch a moment as they positioned themselves for mutual satisfaction.“Does this room always smell like sex?” Rio asked sleepily. “Whose hand is on my tit?”“Where else would you like it?” I heard Beth’s voice from the end of the.