"Either you have given up, and are merely waiting to die, or something profound has happened to you. I do not normally pry, nor gossip, but I am intri...ued. Will you tell me what has changed?"I was about to answer, when Tarmant walked up. I got to my feet and pulled her into my arms. She leaned in, drew a deep breath, and sighed in pleasure as she immersed herself in my aroma. Shifting slightly, I looked at my interrogator, and said, "The power of love. Amazing, isn't it?"She looked puzzled, and. ” She got up with his help and stood back against the tree again. “Please be gentle, my master. It’s been quite some time since I’ve done this.”James kissed her once. “I promise I’ll stop if it hurts too much.”She smiled lovingly and put a hand on his chest. 'What have I done to deserve such a fine man?' She lifted her dress and moved her panties to the side while still holding eye contact. “Please, fill me up, Master. And you can be as rough as you want. I’ll endure it for you.”More blood. The Bank want all sorts of ID for a measly little bank transfer," he ranted as he crossed the small private office to his desk and threw it open."Do you need my signature," Joseph asked and Paul looked up."No, just every form of fuckin' ID I have. Just so I can send some money to the Caribbean." Caribbean?" Joseph asked and Paul stammered."Fuckin' game companies. Everything's offshore for tax dodging ain't it." He slammed his drawer shut holding a handful of papers and strode out of the office.. . Tense, I guess." Bad day at the office," I evaded."Classes?" The paper." Oh," she said. "Want to talk about it?" Not really." I sighed. "No, we do need to have a talk, Serina, aserious one." About what?" she asked with obvious concern."What time do you get off?" I'm closing, but I could probably trade with Sally if it's thatimportant." I'd appreciate it if you did." I had no desire to be hashing this outat two in the morning. Hell, I had no desire to be hashing this out atall."What is going.