He gave me a bored gaze but stood up and stretched. The alpha husky took lazy steps up to me, ignoring the back door. "Shouldn't you be working?" I in...erpreted his questioning eyes.The day before, I had closed a difficult but extremely valuable deal to hire a top tier CTO away from one of the largest tech companies in the world. Basically, I refused to take no for an answer. I was fierce in negotiations, but I made sure the client and target communicated faithfully. I totally owned that job. I. . I've never done anything like this before."Minna put an arm around Judith's shoulders. "Well, it has to be done, Judith. You know that. It's all been explained."Judith nodded. "I know. But it's a big step." But what comes after is a bigger step. And even more necessary." I know. Mother told me."Minna's hand moved down lower, stroking Judith's lower back, her fingertips just brushing the girl's buttocks. Judith trembled beneath her touch, but did not move away. "You know," she whispered into. All fault was mine. Eating the fruit next to this letter breaks your anchoring into theRealms of Dominion. I've used the methods available to a beast such as I, in order toremain in the Realms without waking up. Do not try to follow me toMesinre. If you still desire to help me, travel somewhere else. Thatmight mislead the pursuit. I've made arrangements for you to inherit the little materialproperty I have. Forgive and forget me. Always yours,"The 'always' was crossed over and the signature. " With that, she closed the connecting door. Turning to Vern, who was settling himself against the headboard of the bed, she announced, "Seems like things are under control in there, after all." Climbing onto the bed next to him, she added, "Want to hand me that book? I think the menu is in there. I need to eat so I'll have energy to play with your joystick again..."Pamela watched the door close, remarking without heat, "Some friend - offers to hold me down so I can be raped..."Alan chuckled,.