It slithered across Lou's path, but just as the rabbits that had moved in erratic panic, the snake gave him no notice. Had he wanted to he could have ...illed the snake with his stick, but his stomach seemed satisfied with the meal he had already given it. Lou stood still and gave the reptile freedom to move on and enough time to get far enough away that it was not a threat. He had no idea whether or not the snake was venomous. Nor was he certain whether or not the snake would attack. Normally. ” I said quickly and high “I was fired yesterday.” “It’s taken care of baby” Craig walks up behind me pressing his lips against my neck, turning quickly as I say “You? Why? You didn’t know me before tonight?” “Because I wanted to.” he replies honestly. “But you didn’t know me.” I whisper back looking into his eyes. “Lauren has spoken about you a lot, and said this morning that you had been fired; Alice is an old friend and gave me a deal.” His head moves down to mine “Now, will you have. The coffee had gone cool, and I drank it down in two swallows. It was black, but I noticed it tasted a little sweet. "Drink mine too," Angela urged me."You sure?" Absolutely, go on. I'd like you to."Hers was a little warmer, but cool enough to drink. My neuromuscular system was more interested in my sudden lust than in swallowing a beverage, and it took a little effort to get the coffee to go down. Only after I'd finished it off and set the mug aside that I realized I knew exactly why the. .. I thought I was," she said, almost inaudibly."Will you trust me to take you home to get your things?" Dex asked, and Elise just nodded. They found some boots and a jacket for her, and Dex warmed the Jeep before they departed.On the way, Dex apologized for causing her distress. "I had to show you how much you need help. I promise, I won't do that again." I feel like such an idiot, Dex. I really want so much more, but I just can't. What's wrong with me?" You've been trying to give more of.