So why don’t you tell me politely why I should cooperate with this Council and then ask me what you want to know.”“You know perfectly well who t...e Council is.”Jake turned to the door.“When you can act like a civilized person, and you’re willing to explain to me who you represent then you can come back and talk to me. I’ve got an early appointment tomorrow, but if you’re here at seven in the morning, I’ll give you fifteen minutes. But if you show me more disrespect tomorrow, I’ll hurt you worse. " Cackling Marti'en silently told Rav to shut his mouth and say something intelligent. Rav snapped his mouth shut then told Laurel he would be sure and relay her message to Revanche.Marti'en taking Laurel's hand said they could talk in the study, she would fix some nice soothing herbal tea for the two of them. The men watched Laurel's hips leave the room, "good grief" breathed Virlane, the rest just sighed in unison. Mar started to laugh "I can't wait to see Revanche's reaction to the dirty. I’ll call after breakfast. I was thinking about going to the range; it has been way too long, and I am, obviously, rusty.” He said with a thoughtful expression on his face. “You?”“Slaving away at the salt mines while you go off and play.” She joked. “I have to file all the reports from the California trip, and see if Christine still needs me to go to Dallas, and if so, when.”“Christ, you just got back!” Doug protested.“It’s what I signed up for, and I like my job.” Lane shrugged, leaning left. So why should I complain?”“You tell me.”Danny gave himself a mental nudge. “Nope. No problem. It’s only fair that she gets to let her hair down for once.”“Okay, but what if she and this guy start something a bit more involved?”Danny made himself shrug. “Then I’ll just have to get used to it. Yes, she’s still a bit under my skin. I also feel a bit protective about her. Hey, she’s Larissa’s mother. She’s her own woman, though, and doesn’t need my meddling.”“Okay. You don’t have to like it anyway..