When she woke for a third time, still in the same position and with no signs of renewed abuse, she was both surprised and concerned.I should be happy ...or every single moment through which I pass unmolested, shouldn’t I? However hopeless my situation, however unspeakable my own actions, I was brought here against my will, and I’ve been repeatedly subjected to horrors sexual, physical, emotional, and mental. She did her best to ignore the unmistakable tingle in her sex at the mere thought of more. And again similar to a massage table in that it has a cushioned top (for while the intention is discipline, it isn't discomfort), of a deep red leather, quilted and stitched and buttoned in a luxurious fashion, to an extent that causes even me to frown (though I dare not admit even to myself that on occasion, and only when I am absolutely assured of privacy, I too have lain down on this bench), as if designed to encourage an extended recumbency which would run somewhat counter to my immediate. A hostile take-over of Roberts is not only possible now, but even likely! Even Cassandra isn’t certain if we can hold things together – or if we should even try to. The word is, she says it’s pretty much a coin-flip that I’d be able to hold on to what’s left of the public company or if there’s a successful corporate takeover before the presidential election at the end of this year. I’ve got to plan for both eventualities, but no one’s gifted me any helpful ideas just yet. My father will be. Then onto The Lamb, to interview Ben and the girl, gladly finding that they are both indeed devoted to one another. Izote is now able to stand, curtsey and thank the Judge for saving her. She is still weak in body but her spirit is strong, and her fever is finally broken. She has cleaned up well, a tall, dark-haired and quite slim young woman, in stark contrast to her half sister, the Hall’s housekeeper. Her nose is reset by the skilled Town doctor, but around both eyes she is yellow, black and.