“It feels a bit strange to be treated this way. Since I lost my attractiveness…” He placed his forefinger on her mouth, muffling her words. �...You are beautiful.” “Really, how could you know that?” “To be honest, your plaster shell doesn’t hide much, you know.” “Hey, you almost made me feel like a princess,” she said sarcastically. His hand moved down and rested on her bare shoulder. Caressing her soft skin, he stared at the cast encasing her torso. The plaster cast was moulded nicely. They'd have to give themselves over to the Edenites' mercy, as she'd warned the others beforehand; their clothes would still be impervious to puncture, but that would only prolong their ordeal if they were assaulted. Although each human, her aged self included, was substantially larger than any Edenite, there could be no withstanding a coordinated attack by all of them.Once the natives had opened the trap two of them descended immediately. One of the remaining pair then motioned for the humans. ----------------------------------------------------------------------It was the same 13 people as last week and after saying hello toeveryone I went to sit next to Clyde. Unfortunately I was intersectedby Kevin, one of the men that works with Lydia and Ava at the Law Firm.He was about as tall as Clyde and even more handsome. I couldn'tbelieve I would think that. He took my hand and we stood by the bar toenjoy a drink. He told me he loved my dress and that I looked like anactress he knew. When. ..Fiona's in good hands. They are at the usual boutiques in Manhattan..."The Stubborn StalkerA paunchy figure was concealing himself rather well behind the nicelymanicured hedgerows lining up decoratively along the street next to arenowned school in Manhattan as he locked his eyes on Fiona Dietrich.With labored breath and a trench coat drenched with afternoon sweat, thestalker who considered himself an admirer continued to watch as thefamous supermodel dropped her boy at school after giving him.