I let out a quiet sigh. I guess I'll have to take matters into my ownhands.I inched my way over to the end table next to Dan's bed and noticed thathe...left the box of condoms open on the table. Fishing one out of thebox, I shuffled back closer to Dan and began to slowly stroke his cock.Groggily, Dan said, "Damn, baby, what are you doing?" I wanna try something else, sweetie," I purred, my hand still busy onDan's naughty parts. "My engine is still running, and I want your keyin my ignition. But I did say it ... and ... I meant it."No ... Ian. It's too soon. You've only just appeared again. I'm not ready to make that kind of commitment again. I've tried once and failed. I can't let myself fail again."I could tell by the tone of her voice that I had surprised her and she wasn't ready to consider a permanent arrangement."I'm sorry, Bernie. That was a stupid thing for me to say. I know it's too soon and I know you have to be certain. I do love you, but I can wait. Hell, I've waited. ‘Can you help me up and then outside?’ he asked, glancing at Captain Orr to be sure the man had not heard him. Millie was clearly unsure what to do. ‘Help me face the soldiers, Millie. I’ll protect everyone in this house. I promise.’ She reached down and helped the American to stand. Captain Orr glanced at the two of them and frowned. ‘Sit back down,’ he ordered, quietly. ‘No, sir. I’m going to protect your wife and Millie and I won’t break my promise to you, sir.’ Millie helped him stagger to. Polite pleasantries lapsed into silence as we sipped Riesling and thought private thoughts.I had to know. “Sheri,” I said suddenly, “Tell me more about Nikki. You know, about how you came together.”Sheri smiled as if she had been reminiscing about that very thing. “Chris coaxed until I allowed him to invite Nikki for a visit about a week after our first meeting. I feigned reluctance, but I was curious how things might end up and wanted to find out more. We left Chris by himself while I showed.