David persevered, anxious to make sure that there were no dangerous animals hidden away. He had to return to the fire twice to gather a fresh burning ...ranch, but his persistence paid off when something in the wall of the cave sparkled at him.Taking a closer look and comparing what he was seeing to his memories, David was pretty sure the rock was actually Hematite - a rock rich in iron.He had already pretty much decided to set up in the cave. He also realised that the replicator might have a. K. if you say you don't."Did I love her? We've only been together for an evening but I had to admit that no other woman I'd been with made me feel like she did."Stacia, honey, I don't want to throw out some post-sex 'I love you' line. You deserve better than that. I've known you pretty much all your life. You've grown up into a beautiful, sexy young woman."Do I love you? I don't know is the best answer I can give you now. What I do know is that you make me feel different than I have with any. " You wish."Kronk laughed — a deep, almost growling sound — and then headed toward the stairs to do as Christi had asked.Christi walked into the kitchen and found Ari going through the cabinets, seeing what was there to work with. When she saw the Duchess she inquired, "Pancakes with maple syrup?"Christi let an exaggerated shudder run through her body. "I love them, but I always burn them, or don't get them done." You've done too much cooking over a campfire." You're probably right about that.. Belle could hardly contain herself as she rushed down the village streets. She wanted to dive into the book right away, but wanted to get to her special spot to start.She had to keep from running; but she felt like she could not get there fast enough.She followed the path out of town for a couple of yards, before pausing and glancing up and down the road. When she was satisfied that there was no one nearby to see her, she slipped off into the grass and between the trunks of the trees. Hurrying.