He turned on the lights and quickly went down the narrow stairs. Setting off to the side was the box for the tree, somewhat scuffed up and taped on th... corners. It would be perfect for his needs. The pulled the box upstairs and put it in the living room.Meanwhile, Julie continued to squirm in her bonds, crying. The man had left her and her mind raced as to his intentions. At best, he was a burglar that was ransacking houses for their gifts. Julie didn't want to think about the worst. She heard. I still felt some anger towards her cheating and the things she had done, but I also felt that my love for her was still there too. I was confused. I wanted to hate her for fucking around on me but I just couldn't bring myself to do that.On the other hand I wanted to take her in my arms and hold her. I wanted to kiss her and just love her like days of old. I felt my heart going out to her, as she stood there unbelieving that I was there in front of her."Ben? Is that you? You look different,. You are hereby ordered to wear the attire you had on when we arrived. Your collars mark you as concubines, and you are just too enticing in your undies. I want to show you off."Hannah led the parade with Baby riding on her shoulder, flanked by Patricia and Carole's thirteen-year-old daughter, Valerie. Carley had assumed custody of Carole's son, Peter, and the pair closely followed their siblings.As we entered the chaos of the large dining hall, a hush fell. Five Civil Service officers followed. Shit, I’m still going to have to cut the beast up, at least to some extent. It’s just too big to move, and in addition, I want the hole I put it in well away from the cave.At least the ground is soft under the trees, he thought a few minutes later as he began digging. Other than an occasional root that had to be dealt with, the excavating was easy, both because of the reasonably soft ground, and also because he was in better shape than he had ever been in his life. I do more physical work most.