I mean, should we really be doing this? I knew he had a point, but I didnt care. I wanted to touch that cock. I wanted to feel it in my hand. Why not?...I rationalized out loud. I mean, its no different from me touching your arm or giving you a hug, right? I mean, its just our bodies. Its okay if we touch each other. Well, I guess youre right. He said, obviously not wanting to protest too much. Go ahead. I slowly approached and knelt in front of him, extending my hand and gently grasping his hard. A good sign 'til the ground started to shake again. Then with a crack the ground opened on either side of Jake and Gen. Several flashes of light struck the ground in front of Jake and Gen. A deep voice echoed from the sky, "Jake Freemon, it was indeed a wondrous day when you discovered her lamp." There were more than a few gasps as most of those there bowed whispering the Great Jinn! Jake's eyes were wide with astonishment, THE GREAT JINN? "Yes, it is I. Not only have you completely freed. "I think I just let a very big cat out of the bag." Good. You said it first. I love you, too, Meggan." Meggan giggled, and snuggled deeper into Josh's arms. "So, if we love each other, what is the problem?"Meggan let out a long sigh. "If I were selfish, I'd say yes, Josh. I do love you. But I don't know if I can drag you into this mess I call a life." You aren't. I'm dragging myself. I asked you, remember? And, don't you think I know what I'm getting into?"She thought for a moment. "Can I ask. His family," said Queen Meralina. "Or... What was left of them."Silence covered the room like a shroud. Queen Meralina sagged back in her seat, her eyes squeezed closed, and Catheryne realized that, in the absence of her First Lance, she must have gone to investigate herself. Jordan's face was impassive, but she could tell he was listening to every word."What happened," Father said."The wife... Struggled, we think," said Queen Meralina. "There was blood on her fingernails but no marks on her.