. ugh... love... each other, was permanent. It just settled to a static level. Otherwise the constant pressure of another's thoughts, even your... lov...'s, in your head could drive you crazy.I took my brat and went out to the communication center. I caught the nearest agent and asked, "Has our assassin been placed into the cell with the Welker woman? She was depleted by the fight, but if she gets a good night's sleep, our assassin won't stand a chance." She was placed in the cell, but there's a. ”“We came out to get away from boys who thought they were entitled to us,” Franny countered. “Shit went sideways after Elizabeth and Zoë ditched.”“They’re safe.” I claimed. “C’mon or get lost in the dark.”“We’re coming,” Vanessa said. She had a glare down with the rejuvenated teacher. “Yes we are.”“He said he was recruiting for a harem.” Franny countered.“No I didn’t. That was Andrea.”“Yeah, now hurry up sluts. You gotta get the OK from all four of us before you talk to our guy.”“We’re his. . what?" She threw the nightdress aside and shook her hair down catching the pins as she did. "I shall begin to think that you don't want me any more. The offer might expire soon."I was nervous and off balance and even a little irritated by the pace she was setting. I'd never seen her so intimately naked before and her beauty was intimidating. Last night we had been in near darkness but now the light was full on her and she was flawless. She looked at me impatiently and then her face softened. I stopped on the way back to the ship, nearly cleaning out a store the governor had recommended that specialized in saltwater fishing gear. When I told the man I wanted gear for fifty people to fish, and only the very best gear, he looked at me suspiciously. “I’d like it all delivered to my ship before dark,” I added, handing him one of the business cards for the bank manager, and writing my name on it. Three minutes later, he was back with a huge grin on his face. I waved him off when he tried.