‘Ken,’ Shintaro wheezed calling onto his commanding officer. Major Kenshiro Dima’uga stooped to one knee and smiled at his brave companion. ‘Y...u know what will happen to me at night fall. Even if I survive this wound, I will become one of them,’ the wounded man explained, ‘I want you to grant me one request. I’ve never asked for anything from you nor anyone else. And I’ve never complain or muttered in defiance of any order given to me.’ ‘I know Shintaro. What is your request my friend?’ ‘Shoot. If Julie can’t handle that, that’s her issue, not yours. She needs to get over it.’ Alex gave her a faint smile. ‘You’re right, I know you are. Don’t think Julie is gonna see it that way, though.’ Alex proved to be right. Not two weeks later, Julie announced it was over. Five years together was enough, she wasn’t his wife, seeya pal, have a nice life. She packed up her stuff and was out the door. Alex was a mass of confusion. He felt he should be devastated, but he really wasn’t. He called. ”“Flying?” Chaun asked.I shook my head. “No. Just... just afraid of...” A mirror flashed in my mind. The terror gripped me for a moment. “I...I don't understand why I was afraid. It just scared me for some reason. It held me back. And then when I saw you taken, and my air totem was ripped from my hands, I realized I had no choice but to fly to find you. I couldn't be scared of it.” I bit my lip. “Why should I be afraid of it?”“The heights?”“Chaun,” I said, rolling my eyes. “You saw where I. Yes, that’s right ... I actually remember and lived in ancient Rome. What’s your name, Master?” she asked me bluntly now, while leading me to a guest room for more privacy so that we could enjoy each other’s bodies.“Believe it or not, it’s Ripley. Jack Ripley, to be exact. Now, slave, about that collar of yours?” I smiled as we prepared to mate again, hungrily and lustfully, due to our now growing bond between us.“I thought that you’d never ask ... I’ll bring it to you after this encounter, if.