“Death by Snu-Snu means ‘death by sex’. It’s an old Earth reference,” Alex explained to them. Hearing this explanation brought realization t... both women, who then pitched a fit of giggles.“Well, you are right. It would be an ideal way to go,” Shazza chuckled as the shared mirth died down.“Indeed! I assume the others are elsewhere at this moment?” Alex asked, noting the absence of Taal’ani, Inari and Priya.“They’re busy cooking up breakfast and if you don’t move your ass, sir, you’re going to. ”“Well there are some downsides,” John began cautiously.Alyssa walked back to the long desk and sat down again next to the shorter brunette. “Remember how we said John is one of the Progenitors? As kind and lovely as he is, he still has that instinctive need to be dominant, and if you were to join us properly, you would experience some changes to your personality,” she explained softly.“That sounds more ominous. What do you mean, exactly?” Rachel asked warily.“He’s attracted to smart and. I walked to the kitchen and took a bottle of wine from the fridge and two glasses. Walking purposely to my bedroom, a now totally naked Claire following obediently. I put the bottle down and poured two glasses, drinking some myself but not offering the other to Claire. I pulled my dress over my head and looked straight at her. Claire smiled gently at me, this was the moment I knew the game was up. I could no longer torture her and had to give her a break. I handed her a glass and let her. " I hope there's some lunch. I haven't had any breakfast." Nor have I and there will be. Promise. See you." 'Bye."Zoë apprehensively looked in the fridge. There looked to be ample bread, cheese and salad.Joanna was as good as her word arriving at quarter past one. They greeted each other with a hug."Mum hasn't got any booze," said Zoë. "Do you want to walk up to the Trout for something?" Why not? My treat though." Why? I bullied you to come down." Simple. I'm the only money earner in this.