"We spent most of the morning inspecting and compiling our lists, the stumps were sound as they were made out of concrete. A good look under the house...had confirmed that there were no white ants, a major problem in this area. The roof was sound and although the gutters sagged in places they just needed a good clean our and reattaching. A last look around we retired to the Bell's house."OK folks, first opinions, Margie, what did you think?" Barry Hall lived like a derro, you would need to strip. It was either his way or the highway. Now I would have to hang around a few extra hours just to be certain that he was aware of my attendance at the company affair. That meant Steve would have more opportunity to irritate the shit out of me. It was going to be a long evening! Steve saw how this news had annoyed me even more than his tasteless babble. That seemed to cheer him up and led him to make his wager. "You act so damn superior, Mike. You think you're a lock for the manager's position.. The two Saxon princes were more reserved, just smiling broadly, as Eoric swooped to pick up little Isla, twirling her round and round until she squealed.The next month was one of hard work for the people of Lorne as they prepared the land so they could plant their crops for the year. Despite his dark mood, Eoric had insisted the two princes and his own two sons should begin training in the use of weapons and they now had several hours a day with pike, sword and spear. The weapons were all. He was actually shaking a bit, and my head was spinning too. I hadn’t really planned it like this, but oh God, I couldn’t think of a better time, and a more perfect place. “Will you, Annie, do you want to? I mean, I do, I really do, but…” I smiled. “I do too, I’ve been thinking about it for ages. It’s been long enough. I don’t want to be a virgin any more, and I want you to be my first proper fuck.” He leant over and kissed me. I put my arms round his head and held the kiss for as long as I.