"No!" she screamed, twisting herself she latched on to Adam. She huggedhim tightly and refused to yield. The shadow advanced upon them swirlingdarknes... a mass of non existence, her mind froze at the sheer terror ofwhat was coming. Adam failed to react fast enough. Her sudden lunge caughthim off guard and he stumbled forward with her gripping him tightly. Asthey passed the thresh hold the pull of the waking world spirited them off.Behind them Janet caught the last glimpse as the mass slammed. "What about the neighbours?" I don't really want to share you with them at the moment, maybelater."Which made me laugh. Defeated, accepting I was Daisy's at that moment Irolled into her arms and kissed her.Afterwards we made love in the shower, though the hot water sluicingover my near hairless body felt like love making all by itself. Shepouted when I suggested using the ring to turn myself back, but did letme cover up with my dressing gown while we sat down for breakfast."What will we do. How did I hurt your feelings?”“By showing interest in another man when you were out with me.”“But I didn’t want to. He just insisted.”“Yes, I see that, and it’s not fair for me to get upset.”“Ellen, let me explain a couple of things,” Jan said, “Maybe you’ll see why Jake reacted as he did. Asking for or giving a telephone number is a signal of romantic interest. When he asked for your number he was saying he was interested in you. Since you gave it to him, he will figure that you shared his. When I wandered into the kitchen for coffee, I found a note."Hi, Dad. We're having dinner at the Roberts' house tonight at six. Their number's 555-1234. Call for directions. Love, Jeremy."I didn't know anyone named Roberts, but I called. Speedy answered the phone."Hi, Mr. King," she said happily. "How 'ya doin'?" Couldn't be better, thanks to you." When you let go, you let go," she said appreciatively in a low, sensuous voice."You didn't put up much of a fight." I fought as hard as I could,".