It was with these words the young woman began clasping and unclasping her hands in her lap. Michael leaned over and covered them with his own, ceasing...the fidgeting. She now stood in the center of the room, staring at him, her hands clasping and unclasping before her. Slowly he grasped her right hand, and led her to the adjoining room where the tub of hot scalding water sat before another roaring fire. ‘Bathe, Hannah.’ Her glance flew from tub to him and back to the tub again as her hands came. "So this is your mysterious apprentice, Klaron? A slightly built lad, I see."Linden bowed deeply to the King as Sir Klaron responded confidently. "Slightly built? Yes, Your Majesty, but my apprentice has lightning speed, surprising strength and endurance, and deadly aggressiveness with a blade!" Poor Linden quaked in her boots, she felt as if Sir Klaron must surely be speaking of someone else!The King's thick brows arched with interest at Count Sir Klaron's remarkably confident description of. There's no time like the present."She pulled a face, but clearly had no intention of disagreeing. Taking her by the hand I started leading her out into the hallway. "Go into the bedroom, pull down your knickers, and kneel on the bed with your skirt up. I'll be along in a few moments to give you what you deserve."With a slightly theatrical sniff Suzy went off as instructed. I tried to collect my thoughts. The idea of dealing with my wife like this and beating her certainly appealed a great deal.. Still, hedid as I asked and ambled over to us. "Come on, babe. Why don't you get outof those wet clothes and into something warmer?"Sarah grinned evilly and winked at him. "I love it when you talk dirty,Chad."Oh brother.I moved to my feet. "Come on, my frozen bestie. Let's go."Pouting, Sarah climbed to her feet and began to walk toward the pool house.I followed her, with Chad and Lee in tow. I opened the door to let Sarahinside, since she still had the towel wrapped around her arms and.