”“Daddy, are you talking about the factory again?” Lily came down the stairs looking amazing in a black knee-length skirt with pleats at the hem...and a white sleeveless blouse. “Paul’s not interested. Are you, Paul?”“It’s okay, Lils.”“I’m sorry, sweetheart,” Pete said as Lily hugged his side. He kissed her on the top of the head then looked at me. “You take care of my little girl, now, you hear?”“I will, sir.”“Pete.”“I will, Pete.”“Good. Back by midnight, young lady. Now, you two go have fun.. Growling to himself, Jack tore into the closet next. He was digging around on the upper shelf when the phone rang."Yeah," he answered gruffly as he reached over to turn down the music."Jack," came a faint female voice, "is that you?" Yes, who is this?" It's... Margaret..." came the weak voice, "ummm... Jack I know this is a bad time but... oh shit, hold on a sec..." her voice cut out and was followed by the sound of retching. She came back a moment later with the sound of a toilet flushing in. "... And, he's not... taking care of you properly... ?" Linda's eyebrows arched, and there was a faint smile of anticipation curling the corners of her sensuous mouth."Yes... that's it..." Susan admitted, dropping her own eyes.Miss Sloan was rising then and coming around her desk, her full-bodied, mature figure fetchingly dressed in a tailored pantsuit. She had known it would happen... sooner or later, and she was happy to take advantage of a situation. Leaning back to sit easily and relaxed on. "I really do not believe I am even considering this! Ce'al and Meikari women are allowed more than one spouse, but a Ce'al woman consenting to be a second wife is ... antithetical. I shouldn't even be considering anything other than killing you so I can have him to myself."Illyana rose and walked over to kneel between the princess' feet. "Maybe it would make you feel better if you thought about it this way: I am sharing you with him," she said softly, running a hand slowly up the Meikari's arm.