MiaAndrews She was unquestionably scared, but that was okayfor now; the girl clung to the bed sheets as if they were all that separatedher from death... It crossed Dorian's mind that in less than oneweek modesty would be the furthest thing from her mind. Very rapidly, her verygenetic makeup was changing; something that she would soon realize. Dorian took a seat on the bed next to Mia, whocontinued to look at him with a look of wide eyed bewilderment. "Do you know why you're here?" Dorian asked.. Anyway, as you can tell, I like a certain type of man, and you fit the bill perfectly.”“I’m curious; what about marriage and kids?”“Eventually. I’m twenty-four, so I have some time. My main issue is the type of guy I want is usually already married. I’ll find the right one.”“You should meet some of the Navy guys at Great Lakes, or maybe, given your taste, a Marine. I only know one Marine officer, but my friends there certainly know plenty of eligible Marines.”“There aren’t any SEALs there, are. " She pushed her self upright and smoothedher expression with an effort of will.Cassandra coughed and recaptured their attention. "Well, yes, at leastnow we know what it's trying to do to you. The interesting thing aboutthis, situation, is that the ward that your mate gave you Jason," shenodded at Chris, "has somehow used its power to prevent the spells in thering from taking action. They have hold of you, but they cannot act. Thisis a temporary situation, but a fortunate one, because it gives. I can cuff the pants in time for your dance, don’t you worry about that.”I’ll say this for Mom, she doesn’t do anything half-way. By the time we got back from Bend early Saturday afternoon, I had a new blue suit, a black blazer, two pair of slacks; gray and tan, three shirts and three ties. I’d have been just as happy with blazer and slacks, but Mom was having none of it. I needed to have a proper adult wardrobe and that’s what I got. Or at least, what would serve me as long as I didn’t grow.