It sounded like someone was in our house. I shook the lug beside me in an effort to get him to go check it out but that was futile endeavor. I slippe... out of bed and in the dark reached for the softball bat in the corner of the closet. If I could help it, no one was going to steal what few things I had been able to afford for my kids. They were going to be disappointed already, but I was not going to let that turn into the Christmas from hell by having no toys. I am usually not that bold but. If you can pry it out of her somehow, please let me know.)Before I even realized it I stated "What the hell, I'll do it."I then found out what was required of me to see the bonus payment."Well amber, were glad you agree to do it for us. All you need to do is have sex with some of the girls and guys here. simple enough?"Well, I did agree, and guess now I was totally commited. Then it just sunk into my brain what he said. I choked for a moment, in total astonishment! "WHAT!!!" Yes, all you need. “A complete analysis is going to take time, Owen. I know that patience is difficult when you feel like you're under the microscope. Making yourself emotionally vulnerable is hard. It can be especially challenging for men in our society. Perhaps even more so for someone coming from the military. I want you to know that I understand these challenges and I want to help you navigate them.”“With all due respect, doc, I don't know how you could understand my challenges.”“I'm trained to listen,. "More than that," added Ludmilla, "The Chief Eunuch addressed her as Highness Zubeydeh!" Well, I'll soon put a stop to that," announced Maryam, storming out of the room and leaving Ludmilla to pacify the child as best she could.When she found the Chief Eunuch he was less than helpful."I address her as my Master instructs," he said firmly, "I was told this morning that she would return today and that she was to be treated with all the respect due to the mother of an Emir, and quite specifically.