" But Seto, we don't want you to sacrifice everything you love." Life doesn't work that way. The cost must be paid." I tried to smile at her. "Imagine...it's a duel. The points on the cards must be exchanged - bought, given, sacrificed - somehow in order to have any value. I have the greatest number of points." I looked out the window again. "And the least amount of value." Oh stop!" She snapped. "Stop feeling sorry for yourself!" I don't." You do! You do it all the time!"I looked at her. "I. The dynamic duo headed back to the rockslide and the Wendy sized tunnel.No amount of talking could convince Wendy to stay out of the cave. David held her rope until she tugged it twice. Dropping his end, he picked up 'Submarine Warfare during WWII', leaned up against the cliff face and started to read.He never noticed the slow slither of a recalcitrant rope. Ever so slowly it slid into the cave. David, exhausted from a night of recalled terror, was asleep in seconds.Not the best of door. I’m taking the matter out of their hands and making you my ward.”“Is me being a ward expensive for you?” he asked. “I mean, I can’t pay you anything until I get a job. I’ll have to owe you.”Eve smiled. He was so trusting that it confirmed her motivation to help him.“Jesse, the last thing I want you to worry about is owing me money for anything. I assure you I am very well paid and you will not be a burden to me. You need to get back on your feet, find what you want to do with your life, set. ”“So what can I do for you?”“I want Pam completely outfitted.”“By that, you mean nipple clamps, collar and so forth.”“That’s it, and none of the normal sex shop stuff.”“I am carrying a new line exclusively. It’s a French designer who makes exquisite items. She also has a limited edition which only I carry. Instead of coloured stones, she uses precious stones. However, that is expensive.”“Damn the expense. Just do your magic with her.”“All my magic? Adriana asked.“Yes, Pam has my permission to.