The trouble was he still did not know her 'dark secret'. He was convinced she could not carry any blame or guilt but he could not take things further ...motionally or physically until he knew what the problem was and how to react to it. The latter might need some outside advice.Annette's thoughts were similar but were leading her in a different direction. She was definitely attracted to his warmth, consideration and gentleness. She enjoyed his company. He was knowledgeable and shared so many of. Lani turned to lead him back to her bedroom. Paul had other plans, though. He pulled her by her waist until her body was flush with his. He kissed her roughly, greedily. Lani moaned as she responded to his forcefulness, arching her back as he cupped her breast in his hand. His other hand stroked her bare neck, and the callouses on his hand sent shivers down her satiny skin.Paul pulled away from her lips and kissed her neck and her ear. He nipped at the smooth curve of her shoulder. Lani. “I’m so glad you made it, I hate you guys being so far away,” sighed Vicki.“I know, Mom, it’s not always easy being away from family. Especially during rough times,” noted Terrana.“You and Killian are good? I assume,” questioned Vicki in her motherly tone.“We are fantastic, life has been perfect. It’s never dull, in fact, quite the opposite. It’s always exciting.”Terrana and her Mom had always had an open and honest relationship. Mother and daughter could openly discuss anything with each. I was at my parents’ door, traversing the dark hallway with ease. I couldn’t see anything inside but the red dots on the front of Mom’s alarm clock and the faint green outline of the time.Go back to bed, you moron.I stepped inside, heart pounding. Slowly, I made my way around to Mom’s side. I stood looking at her as my eyes acclimatized to the darkness. I was comforted by my father’s deep, regular breathing. He was out, for sure. But Mom’s state was harder to determine, partly because of Dad’s.