They dug into the boxes of Sweet and Sour Chicken, Crabmeat Rangoons, Moo Goo Gai Pan, Spring Rolls and Pork Chop Suey. Conversation stopped only whil... they were enjoying the multitude of food in front of them. They went into the living room after Sophie cleared the table. Stories of family, school years and work filled the next couple of hours. Luke checked the time and told her he should be leaving. He grinned as he walked past the computer. ‘So when can I read your stuff?’ he asked. ‘Um,. . My mind was racing, wondering if she was wearing any panties and if I was going to catch a glimpse to find out. Out of the corner of my eye I thought I noticed her catch me staring. As I look up she looks away. I decided I was not discreet enough and I had better lay off. "I'm going to take a walk, be back soon." It was just about sunset and we were in a small beach town. I walked down to the beach but could not get the image of her out of my head. I turned on my music and put my headphones. I kept her pace enough to steer her course, and hopefully keep the fear to a minimum. I do not know how far we ran within the Great Wood before the fear turned to anger and aggression. Her claws came out then, and she turned on me with a snarl.Perhaps I would tease her some day, far down time's road, about our first dance. The heat and excitement of it were not related to the very real attraction that had existed at first sight. Instead it was the wild killing lust of madness. It was anger and. She spoke; "I am Persephone DeCeres, Duchess of this hamlet and appointed as your usher. You shall be my responsibility, and so long while you are here you are bound in obedience to me. I shall only accept you under my roof if you are clear of the oaths that bind you." "I know them," he frowned, strawberry-blonde hair sticking up from him in spikes, "I've studied them for years. I shall not forget them." Persephone smiled. "Good" she said, fidgeting with her clasp. It clicked open, and she.