As we neared the boat, I could feel the breeze rolling off the water. I felt young again and full of excitement and anticipation. It was a wonderful c...ange of pace after being locked in a routine for so many years. We found some seats on the upper deck and sat down to watch all the historic building as they passed by.The lights, the water, the night air, and David were all just so intoxicating to me. I took David's hand and placed it on my thigh so that he could rub my leg. It was incredibly. Only part ofthe distinctiveness of a person's voice is in the way they sound. Therest is about how they talk. Of course, my mouth was shaped a good dealdifferent than it had been yesterday, too. Still. It *might* work.I glanced up and down the street again, paying particular attention tohouse windows, then stepped out from behind my tree. Lets do this.I tried to look nonchalant as I walked toward my house, keeping to theshadows and occasionally throwing an anxious glance at Cody and Dave's.If. "The voice was low and gruff, almost growling. Turning slowly, taking care not to rustle the grass, Christi peered beneath the wagon and saw two sets of legs through the thick vegetation, as well as the slowly rousing forms of Corrine and Celeste."Of course I'm right. I know them, and the family resistance to magic. This will be a lot more fun because they'll be awake to enjoy it."The second voice was high-pitched, and the speaker had a drawl that he was trying to suppress, which nevertheless. It’s just first time jitters. I’ll bet she’s in there as well.”“Do you think so?”“She’s been there every auction, or so you told me. Why not today?” Nadine took her friend’s hand and they faced each other. “Joyce, I don’t fully understand this burning desire to be used as a sexual toy by who knows whom. But, I do understand that this is what you’ve wanted for a long time. Finally, you’re not so afraid of what people think that you’re ignoring your desires. Don’t stop now.”Joyce seemed to calm.