” “Of course My Lady.” Margaret’s hand reached out for the Queen of Hearts. Before her fingertips could touch the card however Lady Mathom’s...hand snaked across the table and covered the card. Surprised Margaret glanced up into Lady Mathom’s face. The extraordinary amethyst eyes had lost their penetrating glint. They seemed soft, almost wistful now and lowered demurely. When she spoke the voice was softened too, carrying tones of resignation and sadness.“You were truly wonderful tonight. Slowly Nikki raised the red berry to her lips and gently, slowly licked the sugar off the berry. She swirled her tongue over the top of the strawberry.Devin’s pupils dilated as he watched, “Damn,” he thought, “How does she know to that.”Nikki gave the strawberry one last lick then gently placed it against Devin’s lips. She smiled as he took the offering into his mouth. As he slowly chewed, Nikki ran her palms down his jeans squeezing his cock through his jeans. Devin pulled her shirt over. Sid who was supposed to be visiting his relatives in…whatever place it was called. Maxxie wasnt sure of the face, but honestly who else would wear a fucking beanie during the summer. Maxxie hopped up and ran outside eager for someone to keep him company. Hed been bored during the summer. Somehow drawing and dancing and gay porn had kept him occupied, but he needed some excitement and his friend would provide that. Maybe they could go smoke a joint or grab a beer. It would be fun. Max could. They died by the millions, their little tails wagging slower and slower as they ran out of energy. When Nathan left her, half were already dying. When he got into his mother’s car the next morning, only hundreds of thousands were left alive. By the time he and Curtis Lee were on the bus, sitting in different sections, because the bus was segregated, the number had dropped to thousands that still wiggled and swam. As Nathan nodded off, letting the miles flow under the tires of the bus as it took.