I thought of how the petite girl had danced around me, her movements like water running over smooth rocks, graceful and fluid as she kissed me on the ...heek, her remark somewhat cryptic, as was the note from Dee. It seemed as if everybody knew more than I did. For once that hadn't bothered me, though, for once I had managed to switch off the analytical part of my brain and just enjoyed the moment.I hadn't even cared too much if I had done it right, like when I had waited before joining Ann on. They are a lose-lose for the deputy. You generally can't make people happy when you answer those. Someone goes to jail if there is any sign of violence. Usually the man. Then the wife has to get him out of jail, and there is a fine when they go to court, which adds to the family stress. And those calls are dangerous, as Joyce can attest."One thing about our profession, you never know what to expect. It can go from boredom to chaos in a heartbeat." Amen to that," Joyce laughed, then looked. He has been telling us he’s going to buy us every single visit for the past six months. I can answer for myself right now though, and it’s the same answer I’ve been giving him for months. That’s not going to happen. I came here to be your pet, Master, and I won’t leave you.”“I’ve been telling him that would be your answer, but he was sure he could change your mind,” I smirked. “Since Addison was so sure, does anyone else have a decision already, or would you all like time to think about it?”I. "Oh, yes," said the Emir, "Nice food, and a nice place to live. There is my hunting. Did you know that we hunt here, in the full hunting pink, with hounds?" No, Sir. That was an aspect of life in Kobekistan which had escaped my notice. I knew, of course, that the highest order of chivalry here is the Royal Huntsmen, but I never realised that there was a hunt." Oh, yes. A very fine sight these local dignitaries make in English hunting pink on fine horses. The only way you would know it wasn't.