Nor was she blindfolded ... though there was still no hope of identifying her captors, for her form was over-lit by dozens of torches blazing in dazzl...ng yellow flame, behind them arrayed glittering panels of well-polished silver that functioned as mirrors. All light was focused on her, like a prisoner under interrogation. Her image was reflected back at her by the panels, and seeing her naked, chained, abused, and vulnerable flesh from every angle was a shock. Though it was pointless modesty. We’re partners.” “Okay,” she nodded, her auburn locks waving forward and back. “But you’re the one who decides.” “We decide together,” he protested mildly. She lifted her hand and brought his to her lips, kissing it tenderly. “It always seems to go better when you decide, though.” Kevin smiled easily. “You’re thinking about this past weekend.” She nodded. “I am. What’s incredible is that after all that happened, it still aroused me.” “You’re aroused.” “Yes,” she whispered. “Thinking about. I expect we’ll need you to translate for us,” Karl said.“I’m coming too, right?” Anne asked.“Damn straight,” said Karl.“Shouldn’t she stay behind until we know what we’re dealing with?” Jack suggested.“Not a chance. Experience has taught me to have my cast and my camera by my side at all times, ready to shoot if a good opportunity presents itself,” Karl insisted.“You really want to risk—”“It’s my film, Jack. Go help the men load up some guns and gas bombs. Anne, bring some of your costumes. We separated and I helped her get the food out and served. After praying, we ate.She said, “At least Marie just finished washing all my clothes.” We were finishing our meal. “I will have to pack and meet the other woman from this office who is going. She’s been working for the company for just over a week. She’s a sales trainee. She seems nice. She suggested we room together so we’ll know someone from the beginning. I’ll get to know her on the flight.”I asked, “What time do you two meet?”She.