. is it true that she grows as time goes on?” Kaera asked.“Yes,” I replied as I looked over to her and held out my hand as she floated next to m.... “When I met her, she was just a small crystal that could easily fit in my hand. She only remained like that until we bonded, and then she began to grow quickly. She grew again this morning, actually. While we were on Alade.”“Really?! What’s it like?”“I didn’t see it this time, but it’s been the same every time I have. It’s probably less spectacular. She had no idea who had purchased her or what they had in mind. She had her suspicions of course. If it was her company, the one she’d embezzled, her life would hardly be worth living anymore. If it were a man, she could expect to be debased and used, unable to claim rape or assault. If it were a woman who had paid for her, she may as well slit her wrists with the sharp edge of a piece of paper now. Rebecca knew how women could be.Once off the podium, Rebecca tried to remain outwardly calm,. Mary can take care of herself, but he can't." It really isn't for us to interfere. You can't shoulder his problems." Can I call Trudy?" Do you know her home phone number?" Yes, and she has mine." Well wait awhile and maybe she will call. Do you know her hours for today?" Yes, they get over at one this afternoon." I guess it would be okay to talk to her about two. In the meantime, hang out with Mom and Dad." Did you kiss Peggy when she left before you went to get Mary?" She didn't leave, she. Her muscles not only ached but were sore, as though she'd spent a lot of time with them stretched wide open for all to see. But she didn't have anyone to whom to show her body. She'd never had a boyfriend, never even let any man touch her there, on her most secret place of places. That evening, while soaking in a tub of scented hot water, she rubbed between her legs to try to ease that ache but nothing she did seemed to help. It felt almost like something should be there. Something that was.