That was the only part of our marriage that I allowed him to participate in. I guess after a while, Mike just quit trying. I am sure that the only rea...on that he stayed was because of the kids. I can't understand so many things about what I did and why? Anyway, I guess that things came to a head when Mike returned from Hawaii. That's when he told me that he knew about Sean and me and that he had known for quite some time. I hadn't realized that he knew.Before he had returned from Hawaii, I had. “Marla, would you like to share watch with me on the Bridge tonight?” Elaine asked as she sat down in the warm water. “I was told this afternoon that our destination will be visible in a few hours, and the Bridge has an even better view than the observation deck.”Marla looked at her roommate, Beth, silently inquiring.I don’t mind if you don’t, Beth thought back to her.“Sure,” Marla said to Elaine, “It’ll be fun!”“Where’s Béla, anyway?” Beth asked, hungrily curious.“She’s finishing the afternoon. I love you, Sierra Theirin.”“And I you.”Once we finished packing, we stepped out of our tent, allowing a couple of the soldiers to fold away and pack the tent and furnishings. I hugged Aedan and Zevran, and then stole one last, desperate kiss from Alistair. The three heading to the Vigil bid Loghain and Dougal goodbye, and then they were off. I blinked back the tears that threatened, turning resolutely away when they disappeared down the road to the Vigil.Travelling without any of my friends. “I am proud to serve Oak Leaf. You’re fair and reasonable; we are provided for.”He continued, “You didn’t have to share yourself with us. Many would jump at the opportunity to give the Lady of Oak Leaf a good come in celebration of Lady Ashley. Instead, you valued us enough to give yourself to us. This really is about slutting as we’re able.”“I do value you. Lady Ashley showed us how strong we can be when we slut together. You need to use, to take, to rut as much as any noble.”“Yeah!” By this.