I wish to thank you, Mr. Nautikuus for your assistance. We have been after the individual for quite some time and had not even found out who it was un...il you stepped in to help."She let go of my hand. I put it back in my pocket. "Well, considering he was after my family, I couldn't just sit by and do nothing."She nodded. "I understand. Anyone would protect their family just as readily, though from the reports I received, not many would have necessarily survived the experience just as I heard. So few people care, and I was certain that I would be used and thrown away by those beasts.’ Sighing with peaceful contentment, Ruby once again closed her eyes, and rested her head back against the strong arm and neck of her rescuer. The man studied her features for a few moments, taking in every inch of her face. His expert eyes found every slight ripple in her cheek, every mole, every ‘flaw’. He quickly got lost in the perfection of her human imperfections. Gently, without thinking, he kissed. The trust they beamed at me told me they would support me in whatever Victoria needed.Dear, sweet Lisa. She tapped me gently, insistently on my back until we broke apart."Later, Dude," she giggled. "It's not like you're never going to see her again."I froze. I hoped Lisa had not just jinxed us. I quickly smiled, to keep her from realizing what she had said. I knew I would take special care in protecting Victoria today. I mentally shuffled the battle order, putting Victoria with me and moving. Daddy'sgoing to fuck it right out of you." I swallowed nervously.He took the belt out of my hands and ordered my hands behind me. "OPEN"he ordered, holding the folded belt in front of my mouth. I opened mymouth wide and he put the belt between my teeth. "CLOSE," he ordered andI did. I'm holding the belt in my mouth now, my arms behind me, when hegot up and walked behind me....I heard them come out of his jacketpocket. The unmistakeable light jingle - handcuffs. He bent over behindme and I felt.