His, no their, room was lit by scented candles. He wasn’t fond of them, but clearly his women were. Between Susan and Melba, Eva Mae sat back agains... the pillowed headboard. How had he or anyone ever considered her plain? She was radiantly beautiful; clearly her abused and fearful life had overshadowed her countenance. Now she was free, and free to love. She was his woman! His first. She was glorious.Susan and Melba watched their man stand in awe and resisted the temptation to urge him. . I ... uh...”“Yes?” Vynn asked, tolerantly amused. The relationship between Navy and Mechanicus aboard ship could be cordial, but it could also rapidly become quite cold and distant. Technically speaking, he was not her subordinate, nor she his superior. And yet, if they did not work together, the ship would die as surely as if the crew went to mutiny. It was that thought, helped along by his lean and youthful attractiveness, that made Vynn ponder doing more than teasing ... but only for a. "I couldn't help but smile when he nodded his head silently.The limo came to a halt, and Joey's mom and dad were standing at the front door. Joey had at least told them we were bringing someone very special over.The driver opened the door, and Joey got out, followed by Sarah, then myself with Tommy shyly bringing up the rear. I had to admit that the shock on their faces was absolutely priceless.Sarah ran up to them crying. Joey's mom and dad were still stunned, but started to cry too just. After Andriy's 90% cut and the rent and board and the money forthe hormones taken out, he reckoned he'd be able to pay off the debt tothe organisation in one hundred and sixty-eight years. That's if he kepthis looks.What a deal. Masters had one sick head on those pretty shoulders. Asshe'd left the Land Rover, she'd whispered in his ear, "take it fromsomeone who knows, Tristram, not many people get a second chance at life.Enjoy it while you can." And it was true. She'd been true to her word..