.." it was a plea, wrenched out of him. "What are you talking about?" I can't stay with you."Dick swallowed. So... she did know about his adulterous b...havior with Nora. He could barely speak because of the sudden tightness in his throat. "It was something I did?" the question croaked out of him.Huge tears boiled up in her eyes; she refused to look at him. Finally she took a deep shuddering breath and answered, "No, my darling. Nothing you've done." Then what?"She shook her head. Dick, suddenly. Thelord of the second circle dropped his spewing cock and wheeled around toface her. It seemed that one of the witches was stronger than he knew.She would have to be dealt with before his fun could continue."HEY, DICK DEMON! Marioch?!? Whatever your name is! Didn't anyone evertell you not to fuck with a witch???" I KNOW NOT HOW YOU DEFEATED MY MAGIC, BUT IT MATTERS LITTLE. YOUR ORDEROF WHORES IS NO MATCH FOR A LORD OF THE INFERNO!"Without another word, Marioch whipped one of his massive wrist. I'm sure I stank of the same combination. Releasing Carol to pour a cup of coffee for myself, I took her hand and pulled her to sit side by side on the couch. For a time we were quiet while sipping strong caffeine. Noticing the blush of her cheeks, I knew she was remembering all that she'd allowed three strangers to do to her on this same couch only hours before. With strong coffee having washed away the worst of our morning breath, I leaned over Carol for a long kiss. When my hand slid under. You look beautiful. From what I've seen in the press, youare the perfect Brandi."I was trying to figure out if that was a compliment or an insult whenWilfred came out and brought him a beer."Thanks, Wilfred." Will you be staying for dinner, Mister Cooper?"I hoped he'd say no but really wanted him to say yes."I'd love to, Wilfred. Thank you."I was nearly an hour late for dinner. I was late for everything, butthis time it wasn't deliberate. I could not pick the right dress! Iwanted something.