I began to secretly wonder and worryif Rick was having an affair. I had hoped that our marriage wouldbring us closer in heart and in sex, which it di... for several months,only to recede back to disappointing normality.As for myself, I met Rick when I was 24 years old, during summer breakwhile I was studying at the state University as a Psychology major. Mydating history had been plagued by promiscuous scoundrels who haddevastated my self-esteem leaving me overwhelmed with insecurities.Although. "Oh yes I am. We had an agreement, didn't we. I wouldn't post those photos of you and in return you'd steer clear of women, drink and gambling. Well, you've been drinking." It was only one drink! I'm still sober!"Dan arched an eyebrow, "really? I'm in a generous mood Simon, so I won't distribute those photos. IF you do as I say. Now strip off and I'll strap you into your basque."Simon's mouth worked silently for a bit, watching his wife smirking at him. She really had developed a warped sense. . unwelcome, really. The gathering celebrated the power and not the 'man'.Demands that thus and so degrees be acknowledged were totally ignored nor were any demands for monetary gifts for certain personages attending paid. Mina, through the goddess, was able to perform real magic ... as was DD.Violet, as admittance control read minds and allowed no disruptor entry."I serve the old ways, the old ways had no degrees." You either had it or you didn't.The girls had Pyewacket.Mina and Peter made up. I must have been sitting there for 10 minutes and had nearly finished my drink when I noticed that a lady had come and sat next to me, quite close, closer than you would expect a complete stranger to do. I turned around and there was this gorgeous female, young maybe about 24, long blond hair, blue eyes that you could swim in and showing off an ample pair of breasts. She was obviously not dressed up in Fancy Dress for the party but I asked if she was going to Helen's and was waiting for the.