I really like being fawned over. You must remember my reaction to that kiss at the top of the stairs. I had never had a boy kiss me – much less put ...is tongue in my mouth like that. Can we do that right now?”You could’ve knocked me over with a feather. I was so amazed at her request.I got up, put my dirty plate in the sink, took Susan by the hand and put my lips against hers. The years between us just melted away – she felt so wonderful in my arms. She responded to my kiss, kissing me back even. "Why do you think I say it? Lets get going."I wrap myself around his arm and we take off, heading through the woods down the path to the lake. It was a full moon tonight and seeing it over the lake was my favorite thing. It always looked like there were two moons and it was a bright as the day sun."Nice night isn't it?" I hear a man's voice say, and it wasn't Weston'sI clench his arm tighter as we spot a man step out from the shadows just ahead. He flashes a wicked grin that turns my blood. Tears clouded my eyes again.She held my shoulders and turned me around, raising my chin to face her. My guilt had to be evident in my eyes. "Listen, Peg," she said firmly. "Everything's going to be just fine. Don't worry about a thing. We are all behind you, one hundred percent. Trust me - we've all been through this, just like you."I seriously doubted that."It's going to be a busy day," she continued blithely. Taking the blender from my hand, she said, "I'll finish this. You go upstairs and. " Go then, my friend, gather your company, and when the War College replaces your command, we shall close this gate. Though Feldare will sorely miss you, I must think deeply on this."Esfalan heard little of the day-to-day occurrences from the strong voice now; instead, there were moments of excitement. Avatharel's command took their cue on interaction with Hrosz from their commander - they acted as if he were a senior officer along for observation, whatever they may have thought of his.