..," she whispered. "Sleep, hon." The shivers made a brief pass through me as I fell asleepagainst her softness. ...A week or so later I was standing ...n Martha Jane's kitchenas her mother, a thin lady who looked much older than my own andwho resembled her darker brunette daughter more than her fair,auburn-haired Martha Jane, carefully handed me a large tablespoonfilled with dark green syrup. Her mother always spoke slowly andwith a slight rasp, having never completely overcome the lungproblems. The fear I found there was unsettling. I just smiled and nodded for her to continue, but Terrance entered the room.“I sent the men out, Princess,” he informed her. He then handed her something before turning to me, “Knight Kaughman, do you swear on your life and power to serve the Islenase Empire with everything you are? Do you swear to uphold the rule of law? Finally, do you swear only to tell the truth and present any and all evidence and findings during an inquiry,” Terrance asked with an. I was on my back for comfort. Jamal’s knees came under mine in a very comfortable position...his left arm came around under my neck... his right hand began to lovingly explore my breasts and tummy. Over and over he went up one mountain so very carefully and then down into an even more sensitive valley. He was so considerate. He treated me like I would break. Finally, he stopped, gave my right cheek a tender kiss, and returned to talking about all that was roaming through his tired. " he then added softly."Then ... take me as your possession!" Ena told him urgently."I ... I have been told I'm quite fair..." The young woman added with a purplish blush tingeing her face."A fine prize for a handsome prince!" That ... indeed you are..." He agreed slowly, apparently delighted at her assessment of him, choosing yet again to ignore the disproving sibilance issuing from Masaki."You certainly have more than proven your loyalty!" he added instead.Ryoko couldn't help but smile,.