There was love in her voice, so innocent and adoring, Nick knew that was a complement from her. He smiled at her and started to cut the string from he... body. Every now and then he’d stop to stare at her wings. They were twitching every time his hands brushed them. Her face, when he looked to check if she hurt her with the pocket knife he used to cut her out, was deep red. Why was she blushing? Once the strings fell away, Aria sat up. The strings had left thin, red lines on her pale skin. That. I found a razor handle and a pack of blades, ran a bowl of hot water and lathered up with hand soap. I scraped away at my stubble and thought about the previous night and what Lorraine’s intentions might be. I was definitely falling in love, she was on the same wavelength as me and she was so sexy. What was I to her? Was I a bit of rough, a weekend’s distraction, or was she looking for something more? I finished shaving and put everything back where I found it and headed for the shower. I set. I have to tell you Sir, that this stuff is scary. We've been facing one disaster after another and it really wears you down. Anyway, I have faith that Trevor won't give them what they want. I felt it was my duty to let you know what has happened to your crew. I'm also aware that you have sailed for the US to have the remainder of your men vaccinated. It is my hope that you will return quickly. We need all the help we can get.YoursJames MacLarenThe second message shouldn't even have been in this. " Wouldn't be surprised if he's done something," muttered Jan.I appreciated Greta's delicate intervention. I needed to say nothing.The afternoon passed. The crowd at the gate thinned and eventually the road was empty again. Greta was doing her revision, after all her A(S) level exams started the following week. It worried me that this upheaval would unsettle her at a crucial time. The boys were in their rooms. As evening approached I decided to make stew and dumplings with stir-fry vegetables..