I have also learned that your decisions are not lightly made though they are often made quickly. The answer is both yes and no. If you had killed casu...lly and without regard to your victims, it would give me pause."What I keep seeing in you is a caring, intelligent man. I have every confidence that, if someone came at me, they would be injured to whatever extent it would take to stop them. I feel totally safe when I'm with you. I have come to know you are a protector." She took a deep. “So – I’m not in any kind of… trouble?”He smiled again.“Of course you are.” He felt in his pocket. “Turn around. Nice dress, by the way.”“Thanks,” I said cautiously, but I didn’t turn around.His hand was still in the pocket of his jacket. He smiled at me enigmatically.“Turn around, kitten. And lift that dress up.”I hesitated, my mouth a little dry. “You’re not gonna – spank me again, are you?”His eyes met mine.“Maybe. But that’s not the point. I thought you agreed to this.”“Well.” I swallowed. I ... I didn't think you would notice." Would you like to go with me to a party tomorrow? I don't want to go alone."I couldn't turn down the offer. I would get to see him again. Of course I would say yes, wouldn't you?The next night I met him at the gas station, just like we had planned. He had a need for speed, which turned me on. We flew through traffic like it was a game. I looked over at him, to see him glancing back at me. He had the sexiest smirk on his face I had ever seen.He got off the. I do not hold you or your department responsible for keeping me 'perfectly safe.' I am perfectly aware that we live in uncertain times, but I will not be managed by a bunch of ragged, psychopaths, out of the middle ages. Al Qaeda will not push me."Do you understand, Mr. Secretary?"I am not hiding. If you wish to beef up my team, be my guest. If you do not, be my guest for that, too. By remaining visible, available, and here, I am telling al Qaeda that they did not hurt America. They blew up a.