And you know what? You're right. We need a night apart. You sleep with Anna and I'll sleep with Robin."Smiling broadly, her face about split apart. Ti...ping her head, her hat dipped low to cover her face from Chuck before she took two long sips from her drink. He'd said it again, but this time used her name. Her heart pounded. When the staff came to collect the lounge chairs and empty the trash, they dressed: Chuck putting on his shirt and hat, Robin her lacy cover-up. He followed her across the. " Mallory explained, her grip on Sam's hand tightening. "I'mnot ready for a commitment, and you sure as hell aren't. Maggie, I know Iwas your first, but you can't just fall in love with me for that."Seventeen. There it was again. She was in love, and knew she was in love,but that age factor made others believe that she was just foolingherself."Hey Witch, I'm not mad at you either." Sam's voice, a soft pleasantbaritone, cut in. "I mean Mallory and I had an understanding, so it's notlike she was. The way she whispered my name as we snuggled in bed.I slumped on a spar halfway down, the sail rippling in the wind, my hair blown. What was the point of even stealing the High King's sword once it was reforged at the Altar of Souls? Xera wouldn't chase me like I always imagined.She would go home to her wife and child.I stared off at the sea. What was even the point in traveling with the group now? It all seemed so empty. What was the point in having the wealth stealing the High King's sword. I can see his eyes brightening with lust as he looks along the wall. The whips, chains, and paddles hang along the right side of the door. I know he will soon look my way. I look down at the floor, standing tall.He likes to have me dressed when we go into this room. He says it is sexier to be able to take my clothes off, than just to be naked and waiting. I see the look in his eyes, undressing me in his mind. He loves when I wear tight jeans that hug my ass. I hear his steps getting closer. I.