My first thought was of the incident bathing. It brought a big smile to my face.Sometime during the night, Dawn had snuggled up to me and laid her hea... upon my shoulder. I carefully propped a pillow under her head, so as not to disturb her. I didn't want to wake the sleeping beauty. I stared at her for a very long time. Even her freckles were perfectly placed.Why do women always tell men not to look at them in the morning? In my experience, a woman will always turn away and try to hide her. I had barely met the woman, once at a party, and would be of no use if I went with Violet. Indeed, I would probably make the woman feel worse if she thought she was interfering with our afternoon. So would I just be willing to stay here and wait? I would, of course. There was nothing urgent about the afternoon for us. I did not feel like watching television, so I began to look at the books on Violet’s shelves, though I had glanced at them before. I looked at her magazines, and read an article. I couldsee she was about to scream, but before she could I slapped her face hardand put a hand over her mouth.- Keep your mouth shut, nigger, or I'll kill you...I pulled out a knife, and she looked even more afraid - I almost burst outlaughing.- This won't be so bad as long as you cooperate, nigger. I'm just here toteach you your rightful place as a pet for White men. If you're a goodstudent, you won't end up in hospital. Have I made myself clear?She whimpered and tried to nod, though I could. The elf is yours for the night. Do with him as you see fit but do try not to kill this one or you’ll pay a far larger price than the last time, Shark.”“Oh, but of course Madame. We have no wish to inconvenience you.”Alaric froze, solid as the stone he felt had been dropped on his chest. That voice, that cold, cruel voice. He knew it all too well. He forced his head from under the covers to find a pair of acid green eyes locked into his own. The middle aged man grinned and pushed his shaggy,.