.." Slow down, you two," Larry said, "and pay attention."Uh-oh, those words never preceded anything good, and they noticed they werebeing tag-teamed t...o. These people had obviously been plotting somethingbehind their backs."I want this clear now," Grace said. "If you're going to stay up untilmidnight tonight, you're going to spend an hour and a half on the bed readingand doing quiet things this afternoon." 'K, 'K," Ally said, that was all way to far away to worry about now."We haven't got to. " When do you want me to leave?" In two days if possible. There is a chance that you may not be back for Christmas since it's only a few days away. I am sorry for that but its something your family should be made aware of. Resolving this problem as soon as possible is very important. I will have company identification and charge cards issued in your name along with an open ended airline ticket. A courier will deliver them to you tomorrow. Scott Biell is our head engineer down there. While he is. She took out a bottle of beer and then rummagedaround in the drawers for a bottle opener."Ah ha!" she announced triumphantly when she finally found it. She crackedopen the bottle and then took a swig and that's when she turned around."Oh..." Lucy said, her face falling when she finally noticed her husband."Hi, honey." Don't 'Hi honey' me," Alex said crossly, his arms folded across hischest. "Do you have any idea what time it is?" he asked her. "What day itis?" he added interrupting her as Lucy. She stepped close, and I took her in my arms. Kissing with such fire andpassion I felt it might consume me. I needed this woman. To possess her,hold her, plant my seed in her and make her mine. She broke the kiss,diamond eyes twinkling in the candlelight."On your knees, mortal. Come, prepare the way for your passing."Not the first time a lover asked for this. I'd even done it once ortwice, but only grudgingly. Never been the sort. Didn't think it wasdignified. Now, however, I'd never wanted.