She pressed her breast against his naked chest, kissed him and whispered in his ear. “I told Ruth we fucked last night.” She could almost feel Rut... and Penny’s eyes boring into her back as she stood naked pressed tightly up against her son.Claire released Michael from the hug and turned around to face Ruth and Penny. Penny was wide-eyed and staring at them with her mouth open. Ruth was smiling and touching herself. Claire took Michael’s hand and walked to the bed with him.“Let’s get these. You stand for a moment above me your eyes dangerous narrow slits in the fading light that still lingers in the small room. "Take this time little girl to get used to the idea that this will be your home and that I own your very life for as long as I see fit. For in the morning if your disposition is not greatly improved I will have to improve it for you. I assure you "little girl" that if I have to improve your disposition for you, you will not like it all. Is that understood?"I look up into. The Baron wages war just because you refused him?”“He doesn’t take rejection well. You may find you have to travel a long way to escape his grasp.”Just then Donald came in. He no longer had his shield, instead he carried a small buckler on his left hand. He had his sword and dagger at his side and two cross belts of throwing knives across his chest.“I have sent Simon with Michael to fetch David. Michael is to continue the training, there. I will take David and Henry with me.”They waited until. ”The desire to do anything, however slight, to Heather, swelled within Sam. He yearned to prove he was worth a little more than just a helper to allow other men to pleasure her. Even when presented with the opportunity, she rejected him. Why did he stay? Why be so obedient?Heather quivered in Sam’s grasp. He dredged himself out of the depths of his own mind. The heat between his legs grew each time her sweaty skin rubbed him. Any rational thought, any self-respect he still held melted in a mess.