””““Stian, there’s something in you that makes us forget how young, innocent and inexperienced you are when it comes to dealing with us. We ...ave lived here for so long that I also keep forgetting the differences between our cultures. Back there in my old home where I was married, it was a normal thing to lend him to some other Alfar. You probably have no idea about it, but Veryamedliel has a stepsister here.””The look on my face told her that I really had had no idea about it.““Besides, Stian,. I worked hard all day and came home exhausted. I forced myself to think of other things when I realized my thoughts were turning to Cassie.Carolyn and I never brought up what was going on behind closed doors with Cassie. She would simply excuse herself, go to her room, and do her thing. It was mutual between all three of us. It was just simply easier not to mention it. When it was time for bed at night, I followed Carolyn to the room and locked myself in to avoid being lured down the hall to. I gazed upon the world, and I was amazed. Humans had spread out and flourished. Carts moved without the use of horses or other people; a man I brushed called them cars. It was night and yet the world was still alive. Humanity had spread out across the world in clear domination of the other species. The unknown continent had been discovered and colonized; I will miss the natives, they amused me. My people, where have you gone, "Brothers of the Blood heed me!" I broadcast my thought across the. How long do you think this will take?" "For everything you asked for, about an hour and a half." "Good, I'll be back then. I've got some shopping to do. Ifshe gives you any trouble, feel free to take whatever action youthink is appropriate." She then walked out of the store, leavingme alone with the stylist. "You aren't going to make any trouble, are you?" she teased. I shook my head no, not trusting my voice. Sounding like aman would've been too embarrassing, and I'd.