Talking to Louise about the secrets of my past, I mean those times I had with another guy, she quite categorically told me in no uncertain terms that ...f June had of found out - she may have realised it was her own doing. “Why” I asked puzzled. “Because she should have put more effort into your sex life together. A man needs that if a woman wants to keep him on the straight and narrow, he is a red blooded human being who needs gratification big time, if he is a real man. I aim to restore that. “Did I… enjoy it like that last night?” “I think so but you were too drunk to say much!” he grinned. I smiled an embarrassed smile then asked in return. “Was it… any good for you? Did YOU enjoy it?” There was a moment of silence in which Darren seemed to be making up his mind. To my amazement, when he spoke there was no doubting the sincerity of his voice or the expression on his face. “I loved it,” he said. “It was one of the best!” I blushed and looked down at my feet. “Don’t tease me!” “It’s. "No. Look, was Tanya right?" What, about me liking Cassie as more than friends?" Rosa nodded. "No. Been there, done that, don't ever want to do it again." What do you mean?" A couple of times, I've taken female friends and tried to make it into something more. It doesn't work. It just doesn't work. Rosa, I'm everybody's buddy. Girls want to be my pal, not my girlfriend. I've been friends with Cassie for a long time. It would never work." I think any girl would be lucky to have you as a. One after another, I rose and let my arrows fly until the four lay fallen on the ground. My heart pounded from the rush of battle and my blood ran hot with the joy of being alive. I should have been proud of my victory, and even then my songs of it should have been forming on my lips. But in saving this woman, I realized now that I would be responsible for her care and safety. It was a sobering thought. After killing four brave men in front of her, how could I convince this woman I meant her no.