Not just any living being, either, but one that would be partially responsible for the ecosystems in both worlds. That was a lot of responsibility.And...a lot of power.She shook her head, trying again to focus on the conversation. If only she wasn’t so hungry! She used to laugh when she heard of pregnant women craving weird things, but right then, what she wouldn’t give for some fish and blueberries.“It’s decided, then,” Lyden spoke up, his voice cutting through Shelly’s mental fog. “Sheldon and. "Margaret nodded and held the baby tightly in her arms. "You be good," she told the infant, peeping back at her with soft eyes. A tear rolled down the young solicitor's face and she wiped away. "I promised yar mummy we'd look after you. And we will." She gulped and focused on her hand for a moment and sniffed. "The whole town will. 'Cause you ain't had it easy and yer such a sweet thing."She slowly passed the young child to Shona who cooed as it reached her grip. "Ahh, she's a bonnie bairn.". "I've got some iced tea in the house if you like." Sure, " she readily answered. "I'd love some. Come on and I'll fix the glasses."They went in the house and Jerry sat on the sofa. Carol went to the kitchen, found the glasses and iced tea. She brought everything out on a silver tray, one she knew belonged to his late wife."I hope you don't mind, Mr. Jefferson, but I remember all the years Maggie used this tray when us kids would come over." No, I don't mind at all, in fact I'm glad you thought. A reward would be in order.Michael drank his coffee and then dressed with their help. As they helped him he couldn’t help but notice their smells. This was something he really noticed on a woman. Each of his slaves smelt wonderful and unique. Stacey smelt clean and fresh, like a country day, Syndee smelt like an oriental shop and Silk smelt sensual. He wondered what each wore to achieve their smell. Then the idea accrued to him, as a reward, he would take them and buy them each a bottle of.