" He crawled closer. "But life could be bearable if you allow it to be." He caressed her thigh then up to her waist. "If you please me you could live ...any years in comfort." His face then frowned. "Or you will live many years in distress."Rachael nodded feeling the potion he had given her take effect. She needed the relaxant, hungered for it even. She needed anything to take the edge of the reality of tonight, tomorrow and forever."Sir," she said softly feeling his hand cup between her legs his. ‘Dullah spoke, ‘Ray, other than the obviously pleasant use you’ve found, don’t use the ring aggressively unless you have no choice. Then start with the least invasive use you can, progressing only when necessary. Ming, are we going to leave the ring for Beth?’ ‘Yes, I have been able to alter it to fit her DNA. It was not a huge alteration. Yours has obviously been a close knit family. You will have the ability to read, but not control minds, the ability for telekinesis, which Ray can explain to. Nicky cocks her head, her deep-blue eyes darting left to reinforce the gesture. Grinning wolfishly, her fangs glow white with menace. A breathy chuckle flees the growl in her throat. It leaves the giddy anticipation of her dare hanging heavy between them.Humming a chuckle of her own, Nina’s tongue subconsciously slides along the back of her front teeth. Before she even looks over, she knows this is going to be a good one. Her head tilts, causing her soft bangs to sweep across her face. Catching. Gabe smirked like a bad little boy having been caught stealing cookies but knowing he will not be punished.My wife's smile was too broad and obviously false, "Hi where you been," she said as if she were talking to some casual friend.There was an awkward silence following that. I could feel my fists clenching. But just then Paula grabbed my arm."Well, we obviously missed lunch and since we hiked to the top of the mountain we deserve some food," Paula said as she dragged me off toward the lodge.I.