.. I won't, I..., it's just..." Paul was panicking -losing it - and they both knew it. Richard had an overbearing look onhis face and let Paul stammer...for a while before closing his mouth witha vicious slap, delivered, chillingly enough, with a big, warm smile onhis face. He didn't even speak. He simply shut up his terrified armlessslave with a slap and the proceeded to explain Paul how it would be bestif he cooperated with the next step. Otherwise it would be very painful.Paul had never been. Claire opened the back door, and led him up to her room. As soon as they were inside, she shut the door behind her and locked it. "I just don't want us to be disturbed," she explained. "Zach, you're my best friend in the world, and you would do anything I asked, right?" Of course, Claire. We had this conversation the other day, right? Like I told you, you can count on me to do whatever you want, and to keep your secret." Good, I just wanted to be sure you still felt the same way. I'm sure that. Conner is very happy as neither. The choice is yours Leif, eventually you will be expected to choose.’ ‘I chose to leave Sir Marcus, I’ve almost no reason to continue to stay.’ ‘But was there reason to stay outside Mr. Leif?’ Leif shook his head. ‘Outside Sir Marcus is uncompromising. The only thing worth gaining is the loss of self. I wandered aimlessly, and nothing appealed. I foolishly thought I could return to Sir Glen without time passing. Time has passed, and I know there are other places. Jack and Tom decided to go down to the boat and put away some of the new tackle they had picked up the night before.While on the boat, Jack and Tom talked about the sexual activities of the previous day. They commented on the fact that they had jacked off in front of their little sisters. Tom asked Jack how far he had been with a girl. Jack told Tom that he has never gone very far, and had only touched Suzie Jackson's tits through her shirt once. Jack didn't mention anything about the things.