‘Santos tried to find out about me. I don’t know what he knows—maybe nothing, or not much, but he knows something. My military records are suppo...ed to be sealed, but there are still ways for some people to find out about me. That’s enough to keep him away, away from me and away from you. But it’s not enough to stop him, and that’s what I want.’ ‘Howard, I can’t do this. I cannot do this.’ ‘Gail, I want you, and what’s more important, I need you. I’m not very good at talking about my feelings,. ” “My clothes are your clothes. Enjoy them any time, day or night, except for those dresses!"Sally said. "I might just sit and watch you sometimes if you like? I’d like to see what you do when you’re on your own.” “Right now, I’m going back up stairs to finish my toilette. Do not disturb, on pain of death!” CHAPTER 2I realised it was 7am, I’d completely lost track of time. I was well fortified so started on the chores. I stripped the bed, removed the duvet cover and dragged everything down. She came over to where I was bound, head hanging down, and bent down next to me.“Sorry, no time. Love you.” She gave me a quick peck on the forehead before rushing to the door.“Oh, come on!” I shouted to the door as it closed behind her.Jess was at the restaurant in ten minutes. It should have been fifteen, but Jess has quite a lead foot on a normal day; when she needs to be somewhere fast, watch the fuck out.As she pulled up to the curb, she could see Emma wiping the tears from eyes. She. She gave a little gasp as she dropped it.“Swordmaster,” she breathed quietly.“Huh? Her name is Judith,” Wayne said.“That’s very pretty,” Lissa said. “Kind of an old-fashioned name. Tell me about her.”Wayne needed no further encouragement on that subject. He began telling Lissa all about how they met and what they did together.Lissa was all but tuned out to the prattle as she pondered how to approach Wayne. It was obvious that he had had a rudimentary initiation and The Swordmaster had given him.