"I do hope you don't have to manhandle me. I'm resilient, but I bruise like a peach."Thule watched Jake for how he would respond. One of Vil's strateg... points was that most people became more talkative if they thought they were going to be menaced, but many became less talkative once you actually threatened them. So, for the most part, Jake's job would be to stand around and look like he could hurt people. This interview was supposed to be easy. So, they were using it as a dry run.Jake gave. Well, the second time around is better. Don’t you agree?’ ‘Oh, do I. I’d just as soon forget our first time. This is so better.’ ‘Well, you may not agree but I think our first time was very sweet. Probably not what you want to hear, right?’ ‘Well, it was kind of embarrassing but, after all, it led to right now, our second time and this is wonderful. This is my first time, too, Sara, and I couldn’t have any one better than you. It’s everything I’ve ever dreamed of.’ ‘Mmm, it’s really feeling. Shewas a strikingly beautiful woman, despite what else he may have thoughtabout her."I don't understand Madame." Sam could hear the nervousness comingthrough his French accented voice."I will start by getting you ready for dinner." It...it isn't necessary..."Maria's hand rested on Sam's left thigh, her thumb stroking lightly."Given that you have not even shaved your legs today, I would say it isvery necessary."Sam hung his head, his ponytail slipping down over his shoulder.* * * * * * * . Mainly so I could keep an eye on the bar, and my bike outside. I drank some of my beer, and ordered another round for me and the boys. We talked about riding, and about women. One of them had to go, visit a girlfriend, it sounded like.So I bought a couple of shots of tequila. And the cute blonde guy told me his name was Bobby. He was a hot little twink, about five-feet-ten-inches and kind of skinny. Medium-light blonde hair, and clean-shaven. He had on a light button-up shirt with some board.