Yes, I know he means it. You are letting me see his mind with Radiantbeam." It was quiet and, after a bit, she reached over and caressed his cheek sof...ly. "Brian, we need to talk."He came out of the seeming stupor he had been in while he opened his mind. He shook himself and said, "Perhaps we should. I trust Lisa and Al being with us and privy to our feelings. I will tell you in front of them as witnesses that I love you and I want to be with you always. I think you care about me amorously,. She keeps a firm hand on him still and would absolutely roast him if he stayed over long at the Club. I truly do not know why. That man is welded to her and has never even looked at any of our ladies and Hades knows some of them would die to have a copper as a protector — especially one like the Sarnt."The family dispersed to ready for the night's work. Morg was informed that all his sisters worked at the Club as this kept 'serious' suitors away and the riff-raff were put off by the high level. I could tell Rick was a little nervous about how things would proceed so I suggested that we call it a night get ready for bed. As Rick was in the bathroom getting himself ready I removed all of my clothes and slid under the covers pulling only the sheet over my naked body.When Rick came back into the room he smiled as he could see the outline of my naked body under the sheets, he removed his clothes and climbed in beside me. We began kissing and he started to fondle my breasts and rub my. "I am very sorry," he said softly. "Both for your ill luck and my failing health." Is that the reason for this? I thought we had gone over this before." The concern has never left me, your Lordship. I simply agreed to try to ignore it for the time being. It has grown to the point where I fear I can no longer do this." Are you continuing to sense Portal energies?"Vanlo shook his head. "I have sensed nothing. But I am finding that my other mental faculties are suffering. I fear that soon I will.