"And it is of little help to our relations for the natives, who are surely observing our departure, to see you emerge with weapons deployed." He insis...ed, Colonel," said Shaw, who had heard the last as the inner portal opened. "Said it couldn't hurt to have extra security." Well," said Igwanda. "We appreciate the thought."The return trip passed largely in silence. Shaw held his questions with what Igwanda thought was admirable self-control, Chavez appeared to be sulking over the rebuke, giving. ”“I made promises to be faithful to you. I don’t want tobreak those promises.”“Honey, ” he said, “this is not cheating. It’s for ourpleasure, and I don’t care about other people’s opinions.It’s between us.”“OK. I’m ready to go.”“Good, but before we do. . .”He took me in his arms. It started out as a romantic kiss,but then his hands were on my ass under my skirt. “I lovethe way you look. I. Michael stormed home in two hours fifty-six minutes, beating Gordon Havebucks season record of two hours fifty-eight. Young Michael's victory was celebrated in fine style with the traditional toss off the Pentwater Yacht Club dock. Our hearty congratulations, Michael.In other competition it was noted that Gordon Havebucks has moved up to 19 foot Lightnings."wrote Miss Social Climber in her Pentwater column for the Ludington Daily Record.We, the Optimists, learned to tack, gybe and reach with. But, Liz had a way of convincing you to do what she wanted you to do. I wanted to tell myself that she had a magical power of mind control that I’d not unlocked yet, but I doubt it was something that simple.The honest answer was that it was just Liz.So, while she had made me her prisoner and turned me into a vampire without my knowledge, consent or permission, I found myself following her outside to a waiting car.I sat in the passenger side seat while Liz and Tommy sat in the back. A driver.