A declaration of war against her, really.Still, her core clenched at the thought. I will hurt you until you cry. Why did this not send her bolting out...of her chair? Why did it also feel like the sweetest declaration of love when he said it? Was there something more lurking inside her than just the ‘fierce passion’ he had attested she held, something much darker?“How many strikes?” he probed, grabbing her by the throat and touching his lips to her temple ever so gently. “I demand fifteen at. Besides," she added, her grin getting bigger, "Hope and Angel had already walked down before me."He lifted her chin with a finger, then kissed her. "Best for last." After a moment, "Hey, not wearing a bra when only the Alphas and their women are here shouldn't bother you too much now, huh?"A frown passed over her pretty face for a moment. "I guess not, at least not as much. But the thing I was really worried about was my milk. I'm beginning to have more, and with the excitement of the wedding,. ."The hustle and bustle of the trains faded from her mind as her thoughts went back to a year before."Can you come to my room? I've got something to show you?" Okay, what is it?" her boyfriend, Steve had asked, but she had just grinned, running up the stairs to the wing where her room was. "Your birthday present," she called behind her as she turned the corner and ran down the corridor.They were both students at the same school for the gifted and boys were NOT allowed in the girls' wing.He'd. As I said before, we Brits do try to avoid unnecessary brutality, but there are occasions when the ‘Establishment’ wants it’s own back, as quickly as possible. And we think you may be able to provide us with some clue as to Alfred’s intended movements. Do you know - (I must seem awfully rude) - I’ve been doing all the talking?! I’m going to give you one opportunity to tell me everything you know - . I must warn you - we know much more than you think - and you will sincerely regret every lie.