’ Maggie wished that the fear would make her instantly alert, like it did in stories, but instead it just made her want to curl up in the fetal posi...ion and cling to Burke for support. ‘More roadblocks?’ ‘Roadblocks, tails, and I thought I saw a helicopter up there a little bit ago. You must be worth quite a lot of money to Them. Not that I’m too surprised…after the last week, I imagine that someone as pliant as you would have a lot of uses for Them.’ Maggie felt a surge of erotic pride at that. ”“No, but he would know, and I would not like that. Granted the priest knows. I told him all about you, and everything you’ve done for me. He didn’t believe me of course.”“He’d probably assume I was the second coming. Wouldn’t be the first time.”Leonardo chuckled at that, and as he did, there was a knock on the door.“Leonardo, Miss Alexis, lunch is ready,” said the voice of Count Melzi from the other side of the door.“Do you want me to help you down? Or would you like to eat up here?”“No no, I. "Don't be embarrassed," he said softly. "Be proud."Becca smiled at him. "Thanks," she said equally softly."I can't wait for the weekend. I shall be able to spend four whole days with you." And be bored to sobs half way through." I don't think so one bit." Nor do I. I'm looking forward to it very much indeed. I'm getting teased something wicked by the girls."Edward laughed. "They'll probably want a blow by blow account." They can whistle."She was very excited about Easter weekend. For a start,. "I've seen that book you've been reading."It was quite a relief that he raised the subject, it being anunderstandably difficult one to raise. "I'd like to do a story on it,yes," I replied. "It's entirely up to you." Mum?" asked Harry, looking more than a little panicked, "don't you likeus being boys?"I smiled. "Of course I do. I love you both just the way you are, and Ashtoo. But, well, this book says it's good for boys to see what being agirl is like once in a while, and I want to test that.