Once I got to know Sam and understood his friendship with Elsa, I wondered if maybe the look on his face had been him trying to hide his shock, worry,...and concern for Elsa.Sam handed each of us a printout of Elsa’s US holdings; the last page listed the companies she owned. The printouts listed her companies, the number of shares of stock she owned in each company, the percentage of the total stock the shares represented, and the value of the stock. Elsa had mentioned that she had business. "Dabir spoke up from ahead of me. "At Jizari, you'll find hourly prayers during the Cycle, but most days the only real time commitments will be the Prayers of Purification and Weakness. Security likes to keep our members fit!" Our members?!" I thought wildly. But Dabir was a priest! I suddenly realized Khatib was being perfectly candid when he revealed his closeness to my Guild. But I still couldn't figure out why he, and Dabir too for that matter, were so open with me with such remarkable. Amber watched the cups rattle on the platter she held in her trembling hands. Her feet felt like blocks of stone. Every step forward was a monumental act of will as she approached the door.Logan’s words ran circles in her mind. Speak slowly when you have to speak at all. Stick to the truth whenever possible. Remember to breathe, and, most of all, remember that you are fighting for your freedom. You can do this!“I can do this,” she breathed, too quickly. Amber tried to slow her racing pulse but. She knew she had no real authority here but she did think it would be pretty hilarious to spank Dale. So, quite frankly not expecting it to happen but intending to enjoy the prospect, she ordered again, “I said get your swimsuit off, Dale, and get yourself across my lap.”That very sharply given order jolted Dale into action just as she did when told by George to prepare to be spanked. So, with her mind in a haze, she slipped the shoulder straps down her arms and then pushed the swimsuit down.