It was frightening, and at the same time, very exciting. With her skis racing over the powdery surface, the trees flashing by on either side and the w...nd in her face, it was exhilarating and frightening at the same time. The adrenalin pumped through her body and the sweat drained out of her pores. The taste of fear was in her mouth.Just when she thought she could handle no more, she emerged into a large flat open area and the lodge was just ahead of her. She brought herself to a stop. Her pulse. After removing their skates, Liz jumped onto Jay’s back and gave him a huge hug from behind. ‘Thank you thank you thank you thank you!!!!!’ she said. Jay laughed as Liz jumped down and he turned to face her. He gave her a long kiss. ‘You’re welcome,’ he added. ‘Let’s go home for a bit and warm up some…and then the rest of your surprises are in store!’ Jay told Liz. She smiled and gave him another hug as they walked back to the apartment. Upon their return to the apartment, Jay picked Liz up. Y'all need ta know 'bout it; Bianca, she'll give herself ta him if'n she gets a chance." Maybe I should stop them..." Mebbe it's too late," Velma eyed the Mexican woman. "Y'all kin keep Pete from doin' anythin', 'cause he be a good boy. But if'n Bianca wants him ta get it bad enough, he'll wake up wit' her climbin' in his bed." She mused a moment. "Me, I don' think it's any too bad -- Pete will treat her right, an' she knows it won't last 'cause o' their ages..." You'd have her sleep with a man. Marcie still hasn’t seen me or is pretending not to. I lie next to her and turn her head towards me.“Look at me!” I say.She opens her tear moistened eyes and looks into mine. I smile.“Have you given in yet?” I say around the key I have in my cheek.She slowly blinks and her head falls back in defeat.“That’s my pet,” and I reward her with a wiggle from my finger.Her head snaps up and she glowers at me. Expecting to have to ‘persuade’ her some more, she surprises me by grabbing my neck and pulling.