" She seems nice but she spends most of the time with her aunt," Anya said."You knew the translator was her aunt?" Adam wondered."Oh, yes," Anya repli...d. "It is not rare for a family member to come to shoots. Sometimes it is a husband, even. Irena's aunt was in the industry for a few years. Now she helps to guide Irena's career. Timm says his uncle did the same." I guess," Adam admitted. "But he doesn't come to shoots. That just seems, uh, strange."Anya giggled lightly."In Europe, we have three. It backed directly on to the beach, a wooden building that stood up in spite of the years of neglect that had been heaped upon it. Stephanos didn't go in for menu's much, especially before the tourists started to arrive. In any case it was easy enough to tell what was on offer tonight. A large swordfish was draped across a table immediately inside the front door. It looked as if it had thrown itself out of the water only minutes before. As far as Stephanos was concerned it was inconceivable. “I will.”Sir Givens smiled. “I know you will, son.” His smile faded and his face looked troubled. “Try to stay close to Ardt. Ardt has little training. He’s strong and quick, so we’ve given him a long hammer in place of your sword; better if he keeps the Guard at bay as much as possible. You may need to watch his back as well as your own.”“I’ll do my best, sir,” Yren promised, frowning. It bothered him that Ardt wouldn’t be using the sword he made but he couldn’t argue with Sir Givens’ advice.. .. I saw what you did to Cindy... on the bed... Come back. Do that to me... please."He was astonished but elated, though he knew he had better play his cards carefully, or she might turn and run back into the house like a frightened creature. Only sheer desperation had caused her to rush out of the house and cry out those impassioned words after she had flung her arms about him. Without question the woman was in great need and this great need had momentarily thrown to the winds her shyness and.