" Realize, your Lordship, that increased intelligence itself may spark increased ambition to be something other than a slave." So be it."Vanlo allowed...himself a small smile. "That is as I had hoped it would be. Very well, I will arrange it. I wish to perform a few chemical tests on the elixir first to insure its purity." The timing on this could not be more perfect, Vanlo. Rennis is coming to the Manor. He cares for Sirinna as much as I, if not more. I am sure he will be happy to see this as. She had made her choice. I put it all out there, as honestly as I could. If she bothered to listen or read my apologies, promises and explanations, it didn't make a difference to her. I had blown it. A few drunk-dials over the next couple of months didn't do much for my dignity, but then those stopped, too. I was depressed.I told my family what happened, the short but truthful version. There was no way I could sweep the breakup under the rug. My parents didn't make it much easier on me-they. ..my wife and my best friend....it doesn't get much better. Turning to beth, she's grinning, biting her lower lip again. Head cocked on one side giving me that oh so sexy mischievous look that she knows I love. "There....all done...does that feel better?" I'm nodding, getting my breath back as the last dribbles ooze out."Oh beth....thank you darling" She giggles then let's go my shrinking dick, passes me some tissues from her hand bag.We'd better be going....you know which room it is? Nodding. Got it?”“Got it.” The rest of the trip was peaceful, with little conversation of anything important.We pulled into a rickety marina that looked like it had seen its better days. There were half a dozen large looking Samoans waiting on the dock for us; hopefully, they were friendly. We docked and they met us as we came off the boat.The first question seemed inevitable. Lalo wanted to know why Sammy brought a white boy along. I was told to pull up my sleeve and show my tattoo.“Damn Sammy, your.