Then I grabbed some toast and headed off to the nearest tube station. The conference was long and dull and by the time 5pm rolled around I was ready t... go. I headed back to the tube and found it full of shoppers and football fans heading home. It took ages to edge closer and closer to the train before finally being able to squeeze on. I got stuck standing up against one of the end walls with a crowd of people in front of me. The two right up against me were a couple of teenage girls. Probably. "After the actual ritual, we'll relax and have food. Good friends would be welcome."Gary smiled and said, "Don't suppose that lady will be here?"Ken returned his grin and said, "She's always here."Gary rolled his eyes.Ken grinned wider. "If she shows up, I have no idea how long she'll stay." Then he paused. "I know you want to meet her, but meeting Lea can... change a person." And isn't that an understatement, he thought."I'll take my chances," he replied. "Provided she sticks around."Arianwen. If I like the answer you give me I won't have to hurt you. But If I don't like your answer I'm gonna make you scream!" He then motioned to one of the others who then left thru the side door."We shouldn't be doin' this man", said one of the others. "C.J. said that we was just to jack him, and bring him back with us." Well C.J. ain't here, and I'm in charge! Besides, if we get him to tell us where that punk who shot our homies is we can go find him and bring him back with us so C.J. can cap him. ’ Alex scooped her up and carried her into the bedroom. He placed her gently on the bed and sat next to her. She twisted so he could unzip the back of her gown, which he did very slowly. Beneath the dress she wore a white satin corset bought recently. When the gown was completely unzipped he pushed it open slightly and placed his warm lips on her shoulders. ‘You are so beautiful…’ A shiver ran through her as his lips made a warm, damp trail from one shoulder to the other. His fingers traced the.