.” Max started. When Simon shot him a dirty look, he decided now was not the time to discuss his friend’s love life, so he changed course. “Aren...��t you selling her a little short? I bet she could clean your clock.”“At poker? Not a chance. She barely made it through three years of high school math,” said Simon. “She’ll probably be the first one to call it quits tonight.”“Put money on it?” Max asked. “A hundred dollars says she’s winds up ahead at the end of the night. That’ll cover all the beer. Ashira’s mouth dropped open as the woman moved aside to allow a young man to step into the room. ‘Hello Ashira, remember me?’ he asked, his voice cold and cruel. Ashira felt like throwing up and Sunshine reached for Ashira’s hand. ‘No, please no,’ Ashira whispered. Sunshine knew instantly who he was and wanted to fight for her friend. He chuckled. ‘You’re a sight for sore eyes,’ he said, walking over to the girls and kneeling in front of them. ‘What do you want from us?’ Ashira asked, hoping. " She reached down to her clutch purse, undid the catch, and pulled out Dan's wallet. She opened it, pulled out the driver's license, and handed it to the waitress."Good girl," Dominica cooed.Janie examined the license, and looked at Daniella. Then at MzDominica. Then she gently grabbed Dominica's shoulder and shook it for a moment, smiling at her. In another moment, she had returned Dan's license to Daniella, and departed, saying "I'll be right back with your glass of Chablis."Daniella was. So much for that.Again, she had lost everything.Still, Cassie thought, that leaves no barriers in the way. I can have my one remaining heart's desire, and leave society with a clear conscience. I have many options, and I have made my choice.Cassie beeped herself into the secure area, and walked over to the second bank of lifts, her legs like jelly.She had made a commitment, one of the most potent in her life, on a whim.But was it a whim?Ever since Eve had set her to work, she must have seen.