Hugh squeezed and stroked his breasts for a second before putting on a loose shirt.Finally, he pulled his hair together with a scrunchy (his very own,...Erin had bought it for him at the airport), grabbed the keys, and headed out.The feeling that he was impersonating someone was hard to shake. And of course he was, but with an impersonation so fantastically good that it would stand up to the closest scrutiny. Still, he was acutely aware of his surroundings, of cars passing by, of early joggers. Maybe today would be the day. Maybe she would finally lower her defenses. He had held out an amazingly long time already, but Lissa wasn't the type of girl who could be rushed. Granted, he had only gone out with her three times so far, but they also studied together twice a week, so she was really starting to feel comfortable with him. Technically, they were still just friends, but sooner or later they would become friends "with benefits." He hoped it was sooner rather than later. His patience. Thatwas enough for the sake of modesty, but it clearly wasn't as private asI'd thought, at least not when it came to people overhearing what wassaid beyond it."But they are beautiful, too, and you shouldn't be ashamed of them," theheavyset woman continued with a reassuring smile that soon twisted intoa confident smirk. "Besides, I think you'll find them to be much lesstroublesome once we're done here." I'm ... " I started to argue with the shop owner's second point onlyfor the third one to. Addressing Ramzy, the Emir asked, "And is she trained to the whip?" Master, I have not used her that way, but I assure you she will be pleased to be whipped if it is the Emir's pleasure."The Emir nodded to the Chief Eunuch and the girl was quickly bent over the divan with her arse high in the air. A second nod and the whip flew through the air to land with a resounding WHAP on her buttocks.A single sob betrayed her pain, followed by a respectful, "One Master. Thank you Master," in English.The.