”“Not at all, Jack. I am aware why you said what you said, and I am rather flattered.”I could see Mimi was lost as to the subtext of the convers...tion between Victoria and me, as could Victoria, who moved the conversation onto a less dangerous path.“Why are you visiting Paris, Mimi?”“Our son, Jean-Woodrow, is taking the entrance examination to the Sorbonne, and we are going there to give him moral support.”“The Sorbonne? My son Carl wanted to attend that university but had to follow custom and. "Thank you kindly for the drinks Angel. The name is Dominic, and you are?" Rebekah Wilson," she chirped brightly."What brings you into a bar by yourself, Rebekah Wilson?" Well, you can just call me Beckah, but a bad relationship brings me into a bar alone. Men can really suck at times." Yeah, you're right," I wanted to rebut and add my own two cents about women, but I figured this wasn't the time, " ... we do, and I'm sorry about your current situation." Thanks, but no sympathy needed, I did it. Then they’ll back off for sure.’‘Yeah ... but I don’t ... and I can’t.’‘Why can’t you?’ I asked, feeling more jealous of the mystery guy every passing second.‘I’m not sure that he ... likes me that way. He’ll just think I’m weird if I tell him, ‘ she explained, looking slightly crushed at the prospect.‘I don’t think so, Fee. You’re smart and beautiful. He might be surprised, but he won’t think you’re weird. You can try it.’‘Maybe I’m not ready yet, ‘ she mumbled, blushing a little. Then she. He’ll follow you to hell and back. ‘The near future will be extremely painful, but those demanding times will eventually end. Constantly remember that Peter is yours and you are his forever. Never lose sight of that for a single moment. To assist you, take this snake bracelet. ‘When I entwine the two bracelets it will be a symbol that the sorry saga has ended. Your life with Peter will resume with no further interference.’ Carefully he separated the two serpents and slid one-half of the.