” I wanted her to get some sort of lube onto those casaba melons before this went too far. Maleeka didn’t dis- appoint me. On the litt...e carved wood night table next to the bed was a small bottle of something. She picked it up and rubbed it into her chest. Maleeka was a pro at this, like I expected. “It’s from Africa. The natives use it for anal sex, but it’s also perfect for this.” She used two hands to swirl the slimy liquid around. She. I figured out she was a little bit shy so I had to do more of the talking but that was okay. We didn’t talk about too much personal stuff or anything but it was probably the best talk I’ve had with someone close to my age for years. I guess the shrink was right. We seemed to get along okay – if you ignored the whole Narnia thing, that is. I don’t know why I was so worried. It was a piece of cake.Oh, one other thing, she told me that she’s thirteen – same as me. So the shrink was actually right. I have come to know you are a protector." She took a deep breath."The question I have to answer is not 'do I want a killer for a husband?' but do I want 'you' for a husband? You are right about the emotions. It has been a whirlwind thus far and probably won't let up until after the first of the year, if then. However, this I know. I know enough about you now that, if you asked me to move in with you today, virginal or not, I would do it. I have decided that you are an altogether marvelous man.. "The ambassador shook his head. "If you must. Although I was speaking of the use of Tansy, I now suspect you had more than a little to do with the warm reception I received on my return to the capital. Gaius Gallicus would never have done that on his own."Corvus inclined his head in acknowledgement. "He did seek my counsel on the matter."At the mention of her name, Tansy's eyes had fluttered open. She rolled on her back, head still resting on his leg. "You are going?"Plautus stroked her cheek.