Only in Russia itself was the Coalition strong and in control, yet they now no longer had the numbers they once had to keep an eye on the various poli...icians within and without the Politburo. Within the Russian state, paranoia of the West's motives and intentions ruled supreme, encouraged to an extent by the Coalition to keep Russia under their control and to reduce the possibility of a rapprochement which would allow ease of travel into their heartlands. This particularly in regards to Council. Tharg hardly seemed to be responding by this time. His body was covered with bruises and cuts and his face was shapeless with both eyes closed and his jaw clearly broken. Francine felt a great rage on his behalf. He had done his best in the fight, but Gottman, animal that he was, had been too much for him. She mentally forgave him all the beatings he had given her and smiled sympathetically at him, whilst doubting he could understand. Gottman untied him, took him by his feet and dragged him. He then pulled her up to kiss her. She wriggled a bit. "Up on the table," he patted where the drink had been.Her voice protested sheepishly, "It's cold."The man pulled her legs apart and slipped his finger along her slit. She shivered. "But, little puta is warm and wet." He pulled his finger away, licking it. He turned to Alec. "Let me know when the papers are ready." The man winked. "The little puta here needs some attention." He leaned in. The girl bucked twice, and then mewed.Alec responded,. Dad would call it a good investment, considering the deals I just made. When you and your ‘cousin’ are old enough, we will get you each a new car.”She squealed, and my wife moved her hand directly over my groin. I drove us back to the house on Carmen Street.“Which one is ours, Richard?” Diana asked.“Which one would you prefer for raising our children in, my dear?The short drive took us to our destination, with Gloria waiting outside for us.Diana was on the phone with Anne about this, so Faith.