.. “Hector Claude von Greiner, do you take this woman, Cassie, to be your lawfully wedded wife, to have and to hold from this day forward, to love, ...omfort, and desire, for better or for worse, for rich or for poor, in sickness and in health, and forsaking all others, cleave only unto her, for as long as you both shall live?” Red asked the groom as part of the vows.“I do,” Hector gulped, feeling his heart almost reach his throat.“Cassandra Isabelle von Greiner, do you take this man, Hector, to. Would you care to share one with me?" It thought to me."They are sisters and would not do well apart," I thought to the Grroz."I could take them both. You could not stop me, " It stated."But they are already bonded to me," I told It."That is unfortunate. They would do me little good in that case, " the Grroz replied."Why have you opened the gate then?" It demanded."The parent required proof that I am who I claim to be. You have provided that proof by appearing," I told the Grroz."Games, " It. I must have talked for hours, which is rare for me. She has that effect on people, you want to talk to Karen.“A carrier is the top of the line as ships go. It’s really a floating city. The pilots are the princes of the city, but the place is run by the chief petty officers and a handful of officers,” I said.“Were you one of the officers?” she asked.“Not really, I ran the planes. Once they know you can do the job, they leave you to it. I guess my problem was, I took it to heart. Too much. ’ Elizabeth jerked her arm back, anger evident in her pretty face. ‘Now wait just one minute, Mr. St…. Gerard,’ she said. ‘Do not think you can simply order me around. Your technique may work wonders on other girls, but I see right through you and it will not work on me.’ She stood with her arms crossed, and her cheeks were slightly pink from frustration. Gerard thought she looked even more stunning when she was angry. I have a live wire on my hands, he thought. He could not help the smile that.