He wished that she would have railed at him for being late. Why couldn’t she just do that? He would beg forgiveness and all would be as it was befor.... ‘Did you have dinner yet? We could go to the diner and get something to eat.’ ‘No, I haven’t eaten, but I’m not hungry.’ She was looking out the passenger’s side window, not at him. ‘Hildy, something’s troubling you. You better tell me what it is.’ She turned and looked at Jim. Her eyes were glistening and her lips trembling. ‘When you go to. He lowered the shades off his eyes and leaned out over the door for a clearer view. Ashley smiled and dropped to the ground, then slowly brought it back up, adding a little pop for emphasis. Travis finally climbed out of the car and slid up to her, leaning in close to her body while she continued her entertainment. He placed his hands on her hips, gradually easing them up her body in time with her movements. His hips matched hers the best they could and soon he had his arms wrapped tight around. ?It?s baseball, ninny,? Mistress said.?Oh. That?s the sport where they kiss their bats???They don?t kiss them, Bonnie,? Mistress said. ?They use them to hitthe ball.??Sounds painful.??You?re funny. Now, Bonnie. What do you have to do today???Same old shit,? I said. ?It?s laundry day. I need to get to the store.We?re out of milk. I thought I?d buy pork chops.??Can you drop some clothes at the cleaner's?? she asked.?Of course I can. What?s with you today.??Oh we have to get ready for the Anderson. During the ride my body is on fire wanting to be touched but the guards are still holding me, each bumps on the road brings me close to a release but it never comes. The carriage comes to a halt and my door opens, Then some more guards greet me and help me down and escort me up the hill where the royal court is all standing around an altar. The altar is made of stone and shaped something like a Y and two posts on each side at the top of it. There are torches lit all around as the moon shines.