It took Oswyn six stubborn years to consider including Laird MacEirc into his plan. He was terribly afraid of this man, and for certain reasons in the...past, his family had been avoiding the MacEircs as much as possible. But now he knew they had no other option, something was definitely amiss because Sighere had not claimed Eanfled. Deep inside he prayed that the cruel baron had died and his family survived, but why had they not returned yet? He knew the way to Sighere’s holding and was. Even worse, Marie had given firm instructions that she was to be naked at all times in the apartment. When she left on her first trip, she had asked Bobbie to share the bed with Tom to keep him warm. This, she found, she could not do. Although she molded her slim body to his — and found out how easy it was to fit herself to his length — she was instantly in an agony of wanting.Although she realized she could obtain some relief through masturbation, she wouldn't let herself do it. The one thing. A lot. Why the thought of doing it excited her as much as it scared her was not something she fully understood, and she sure didn’t want Brian to know that much about what was going on inside of her.“Tell you what. I’ll double it.”“What?” she asked, uncertain as to his complete meaning. She had a pretty good idea, but was he really just trying to bribe her into showing off?“Come, stand in front of me, we can practice. Yes, like that” he said as she moved over and stood in front of him.“So,. " the young man greeted her effusively, "Let me take you to a table. The best one is free for you and your lovely colleague."He smiled at Dana as he said this. Dana looked him over interestedly."Why thank you Tony, my friend Miss Tizane is from out of town so you'll need to impress her with the best that Loris City can offer." Lucy smiled at him indulgently."I'd love the chance to impress Miss Tizane very much indeed." Tony replied cheekily."Tony, down!" Lucy laughed and by way of explanation.