He decided to challenge them. “Mr. Dennis left me totally in charge, so I will conduct your performance reviews, but not on company time; it might d...srupt business.” Ella’s face lit up. “Ah, it looks like another offsite review, Candy,” she said with a big smile. Candy crossed her arms and smiled as well. “We’ve been this route before, Mr. Brown; you name the time and place.” Gary was almost speechless but tried not to lose his control of the situation. He struggled not to stammer as he gave. She checked that they had not missed the action as they stood in line to purchase drinks and food. She was rewarded with Daniel’s conspiratorial grin and wink. She held her thumbs up in response. Her heart pounded more quickly against her ribs. ‘Ares,’ she whispered beneath her breath at the sight of his dark head bent near Bel’s blond as if planning a military campaign rather than simply ordering snacks. ‘You really are as perfect for them as we thought you might be.’ Jill was startled by the. ”“Is April just like you?” Ellen asked.“No. April can shield herself, and there are odd things she does, but I don’t know how much of that is some sort of superpowers or Paula’s DNA,” I answered.When we got near the base, I pulled into a gas station.“I can’t explain why, but you will just have to trust me. We can’t have you running around naked, but we do have your catsuit. Still, your skin, eye, and hair color must change to ensure your protection. What would you like?” I asked.She thought a. By the time dessert had been served and the dinner dishes cleared from the table, Tulsa was covered with perspiration again, and she strained to keep the pain in her feet from the too-tight shoes from being visible on her face. While dessert was being eaten, Tulsa was taken back into the dressing room for another transformation.When she finally reappeared, it was "au natural." Wearing nothing but her collar, Tulsa's skin had been scrubbed clean to remove all traces of makeup. Even her rings....