I let him issue the card. I went to my room first which was also on the first floor only about 30 feet away from the pool entrance door. I undressed ...nd then put on a pair of sweat shorts, grabbed a towel, my beer, my swipe key and headed for the pool. Upon entering I found the light controls and was glad to see I could control them on a dimmer switch. Turning them dim but leaving enough light to see I went over to the bench between the pool and hot tub. Removing my shorts I immediately. Trade Partners were more than just places to sell your cities' surplus and buy those things you lacked, they also were vital sources of news and information, but above all, of Newbloods: marriage partners for your young people when the bloodlines of your city grew thick with intermarriage. Human blood needed to be thinned periodically, or the Star Gods grew angry. Everyone knew the story of how when the Son of the Sun and Daughter of the Moon, who were cousins, had married the Star Gods had. “No test, my dear. You have been through an incredible experience. We both have. The pinnacles of truth can be clarifying, but also draining. We will speak of this soon, but for now, trust me to take care of you. You need this time.” He caressed her shoulder lovingly though her back stung even against the blanket.She leaned forward and lay her head in his lap to relieve the pain from her reddened bottom. Her vision blurred a moment from sheer exhaustion and she blinked it away. She started to. He caressed her waist lightly in a suggestive manner, but when she protested more, he moved his hand up to one of her breasts and used his lower body to pin her to the bed. He fondled and kneaded the breasts he had been lusting after for such a long time, all the while still kissing the girl he loved so much. It was only when he saw the tears leaking from her eyes that he stopped with his administrations. ‘Caro?’ ‘W-why are you d-doing this now, B-ben?’ She cried. ‘I…’ he faltered, trying to.