I even went to Gallienus’ successor, Claudius Gothicus, who was most interested in my story. But alas, she has vanished.’ Marius stood before his ...riend aghast. He could barely believe the story unfolding, but never doubted this most sincere of men. ‘How is it that you could entertain the Great Emperor Tyrant? You, my friend, are more valuable than all the Vestal Virgin’s weight in gold. And even more intriguing.’ Valentine forced a weak smile. ‘I helped him once and he was gracious enough to. A few moments later I heard the sound of running water, which continued after Angus had returned to drink his coffee.He finished his coffee quite quickly and excused himself again to go and check the bath. He was away for several minutes and when he did eventually re-appear he was wearing only a pair of black Calvin Klein briefs - the ones with the white waistband. The size of the bulge in the front of them made me fervently hope that I really was going to be allowed to test his theory about. The sound of my cell phone ringing from thenight stand often sounds like an air raid to me. It means no sleep! Norest until when? Tomorrow? The next night? The next? But now, the onlything I am aware of when I awake is a firm hand covering my mouth. My eyeswiden to take in the dim light. My body curls protectively away from thesource of my entrapment. Another hand is on my thigh, pressing me deepinto the bed, trying to prevent my violent thrashing...I gather my wits,relax my muscles,. It would soon be time for lunch and he wanted to have a chance to clean up a little before sitting down to eat with Laura. He enjoyed the meals, but they were driving him a little crazy. She'd eat food in such a sexy manner that he had difficulty standing up after finishing his meal.Olaf, Barson, and Albert were seated at one of the few tables outside the kitchen area. While waiting for Sid, Olaf was flirting with one of the women who worked in the kitchen. The kitchen wasn't in a building, but.