John was breathing deeply, so I prayed he was still asleep as I entered the living room and reached down for my book bag."Good morning," he whispered....His eyes were open, and his hands were up behind his head. He was looking at me with an expression that made me want to snuggle right up next to him. I managed to utter a strangled, "Hi." You got a little sleepy last night toward the end. How'd you sleep?" he asked with a sexy undertone to his voice that made it clear he'd noticed what I'd. But I was determined to add some variety.Some variety came my way from an unexpected quarter. Saturday was Sarah's normal day off and I was enjoying breakfast with Maude.She said, "I suppose by now you know that you're a lot bigger than most boys and most men for that matter? Sarah seems to be impressed."I had been avoiding any mention of my activities with Sarah but obviously Maude knew.So, I nodded and said, "I didn't know but I do now." My father used to be that way. After I was married I. He asked if I was there for some fun, to which I said I was. He then asked if I'd like to play while his girlfriend watched. 'Cool job', I thought, and said I was up for that action.The woman climbed into the back of the car and the guy unlocked the passengers door. I was wearing sweatshirt and jog pants and I pulled off the shirt and got in. The seats were reclined a little and I looked back at the woman, she was a lot younger than the guy and had her legs curled up under her. The driver told. Yearsof ache, feelings that the gladiator was so used to that he hadforgotten what it felt to be without them, evaporated into oblivion. Itwas like releasing a breath that he didn't even know he had beenholding.For what seemed like an eternity, Spiculus soaked in the warmth, thesoothing sounds of the servant's enchanting tune washing over him.Then, so subtly that not even the casual observer could notice it,something began to change.It started with the scars. The eldest scars faded first, and.