She placed her head in her hands and whispered, “Baahumbug! I need something special to happen to me, to rekindle my joyous Christmas spirit.” Sh... giggled and smirked, “Like that’s going to happen.”She decided to head into the kitchen and see what was good to eat in the refrigerator. Once there, she spotted some eggnog made with rum, poured a cup, and then grabbed the rum and added a bit more to the mix. After all maybe it would warm up her spirit.She waltzed back into the living room, over to. You look so pretty!" She blurted out, tears still streaming. "An..a.. and you're not even a reall girl.. it's not fair! It's not!" Please.. don't cry," Alec said, taking a step towards the sobbinggirl. "I.. I..." He swallowed. "I.. I'm sorry.." No!" She splurted. "No one should apologise for wearing a dress likethat... so well.. it's lovely." P.. phillipa?" Alec said softly. "Y.. you know they've set this upas.. a wedding for me?"She nodded. "Yes.." I don't have a bridesmaid, w.. would you do. .”Tricia concentrated on the name of the person she wanted. Sparks erupted from his hands, and she felt the power enter her body. Her mind rippled, and she threw her head back and screamed as a wave a psychic energy exploded from her consciousness.“DOCTOR BOOTH!”Somewhere in the suburbs of Bethesda, Maryland, Willow Booth sat in her bedroom in a lotus position, meditating and floating about eight inches above her bed. The young, brown-skinned, teenage girl was surrounded by hovering, glowing. ? He has spent months training her to be hissubmissive, his property.? She has been adevoted student and has learned that she must endure whatever it is that givesher Master pleasure.? For with hispleasure comes her pleasure. ??? He is very proudof her.? She has learned to handle herpain with utmost grace.? She belongs tohim heart, mind, body and soul. ??? There have beenten guests invited to her Master celebration, seven men and three women.? Her Master has informed her that each of themen are.