Her knees felt weak and her face was covered with tears. How could Joseph not believe her? Did he not love her enough to have faith in her? Mary walk...d for a few miles until her aching feet made her stop in front of Miriam’s house. Miriam would be her only shelter. * * * ‘Mary? What is wrong?’ Miriam asked taking a seat next to Mary. She handed Mary a cup of hot tea. ‘If I said what was wrong, you would never believe me,’ Mary sobbed. Miriam brushed Mary’s hair out of her face. ‘Mary, I do. Finally Michael returned to the room and took her to the bathroom to clean up. As he ran the bath he told her that she has pleased him and he is proud and that her punishment is finally over.“What does this mean Master,” she asks unsure of what he is saying.Michael waits till the water is run and gestures for her to get in before answering.“It means,” Michael began as he bathed her, “That you are my slave again, my pet,” he kissed her, “It also means that you are forgiven.”Watching her face, he. ” My job was done as I drifted into the background. Chris was special. I could see why she loved him so. He performed perfectly and they took what they learned and explored the rest of the night. I was still bothered by what I was brought here for. It must have been for more than just coaching them through their wedding night. I also discovered that when Gina slept… I didn't. oOo It was about four in the morning when I smelled smoke. Chris and Gina were both asleep, and I couldn't wake Gina. " Before I could turn around she laughed into her napkin, explaining "She strode into the hotel and immediately noticed you. But the maître d' intercepted her. He's trying to tell her how long a wait it'll be, but she's arguing that she isn't interest in the food. I think you've got that scene you were so worried about," she informed me with a crooked grin.I glanced up and saw the girl. She was quite pretty, tall and slender, well dressed with noticeable make-up. She had shortish blond hair.