" Yup! There's something funny going on down at that club, Monique. So if you want the story, its yours." Thanks, Murray! I'll stop by the club tonigh...." Talk to Theora before you go if you want a crew." Nah, I'm just going to check it out for a few minutes on my way home."Monique returned to her office and changed to jeans and sweatshirt in her dressing room. Then she stopped in to makeup on her way out."Hi Monique. How can I help you tonight?" I'm checking out a lead on my way home tonight,. She couldn’t take her eyes off of him and felt compelled to watch every movement, her fascination quickly morphing into an uncomfortable hunger. He seemed to have finally looked his fill and turned back towards her, causing Melanie to sidestep and move behind her sales desk. It felt safer somehow if she put some physical distance between them both. She leaned forward a bit, using the counter to support her weight and steady her trembling hands. Robin moved in to the opposite side and just stood. 42. When in the presence of my Master, but not in use, i will go to the place He has selected until i am needed by Him.43. my greatest felt satisfaction is realized when i know i have pleased my Master.44. There can be no greater pain or suffering i can feel then when Master is not pleased with me. Naturally i will feel depressed, saddened, empty, and lost. i can only hope He will show His mercy upon me and provide to me the guidance i will need to be put back on track so that i will be. "She wanted to do WHAT??? Now it was it my turn to be shocked. I took a deep breath while I tried to grasp the enormity of what she said.Beat Jacob at his own game??"Are you kidding me? How could you expect to do that? What sort of thoughts did you have that made you think you could match wits with Jacob Stone at his game?"Julia smirked. "Manipulating people was a teenaged girl thing longer than it was a political thing. It's easier for us, too. We don't care about anything beyond the immediate.