How did she know? I hadn't moved since she came into the room. Had hardly breathed. But somehow she knew."You don't have to hide. I know you are here....Say something!" the last was said in a little angry voice."Yes," I blurted before I could stop myself."Who are you? How did you find me? What do you want from me? Why me?" Because I love you," I said with my half whisper. I didn't want her to recognize me by my voice."Sure you do. Were have you been all these years than?" I couldn't find you?". ‘I can be my secret self with him.’ she was thinking. ‘I only dreamed it could be like this.....oh Dear Lord thank you for sending him to me. And my sweet Guardian Angel, I will submit to you totally as Delilah did with Gabriel in the privacy of our bedroom of shared desires. I will make you a good wife and make a good home for us...’ Aaron gently held her, enjoying the quiet intimacy. He reached for his tea and taking a thoughtful sip. ‘Mary is truly a treasure and she has given herself to me. "I think that's going to leave a mark," Calix muttered. His lips and tongue were dry as he stumbled his way over to the bed."Yeah, well, you're not looking so healthy yourself," the young woman replied in a hoarse chuckle. Calix was amazed she could laugh after the abuse she must have suffered.As he drew closer, Calix was able to see the woman underneath the bruise. She was rather pretty; without the spunk of a thousand men on her, she might even be beautiful. She had long, blonde hair that was. " He motioned his hand over Lonnie's body, "...your tight shirt and... long hair... you look like a fucking girl!" Brandon stepped closer and balled his hands into fists. "I outta beat the shit out of you!"Lonnie pushed his hair back behind his ear and swallowed nervously. He pulled his legs up and wrapped his arms around his knees. "I said I was sorry," he whispered. The playfulness was gone and he looked genuinely frightened of Brandon as his body started to tremble.Brandon almost apologized..