”I looked up and she stopped, “He wishes me to learn advanced hand fighting from you.”She blushed, “He also said your spouse’s dragon is alm...st ready to hatch her eggs and I was hoping one might like me.”I glanced across the room at Cynthia on her stand, “Highness we do not always know who they will pick. The baby makes the choice and sometimes we are surprised.”She laughed, “And Crystal was a good example.”I nodded and she smiled, “We will cross our fingers.”I stood as commissioner Drake. Lilith and I decided to work together. Things ... escalated a bit from there.” A naughty grin played on her lips. “There is a saying among our people, Master Carver: ‘Your brother or sister is less likely to stab you in the back.’”“Did you like watching us?” Lilith asked, standing up. She shrugged out of her robe completely and sank back into the sofa. “We’ll let you join us. After all, ridding us of Mother deserves a ‘thank you.’” She muttered the syllables of a spell and began to caress. " Alright," Jack cautiously said, sensing something was up.With that, Ann grabbed her clutch and headed off to the Ladies room. Shelightly bit her finger to stifle a giggle, as she slowly walked acrossthe room. She sincerely hoped she looked like a runway model walking theway she was, she felt like the other patrons might be thinking she had alittle too much to drink. Nevertheless she made it to the restroom.Once there she went to a stall and undid her garter straps. Swiftlyshe took off. I was disconnected from my emotions. I was just there. Time did not exist. I could have been there minutes, an hour or longer, I do not know. I was not aware of the passing of time.During that timeless interval, a dozen or so men approached me-one at a time-and looked me over. At the time, I knew I was being appraised for something. But what for? Again, I didn't know. I didn't care. Of the twelve or so, three of these men stood out from the rest.The first, I call the accountant. He was tall and.