"Look. Just so you don't get confused or anything, I jumped you last nightbecause you needed the reassurance, and I really needed it! It was a bit off...n that we both enjoyed, but if my boyfriend ever finds out, I'm in trouble.So let's just keep it as our little secret? I know, think of it as an earlyChristmas present!"Alex thought for a bit."Er, OK. Yes, I did sort of need it, and it was very nice, thank you. And, nooffence--but I want you as a friend, not a girlfriend, especially as. “Where am I?” It was another stupid question, but as before, she understood my meaning as though telepathically and in answer, she reached out to touch the person behind my left shoulder. As she did, I felt a soft hand close around my own calf and gently squeeze the muscle there. I jerked my leg in fright, but the sensation persisted even though I could see that there was nothing touching me. Oh my God! That’s my chair! Those are my legs! The figure in the chair was me and Evelyn was stroking. Especially since most of the stuff was about The Cobalt Ghosts, the most influencial gang in the country. They were especially known for their dangerous underground markets, that sold most everything, including unsanctioned drugs, women and unclassified cybernetic enhancements . One of the reasons why they had been so succesful, were their willingness to infiltrate and bribe most of the political system and law enforcement. Even the city mayor was said to be funded by them. As a result, the. This was enough to discourage Keith's pursuers; they turned away lest they be shot, too.Sam had a different story to tell of her experience with these ambushers. She rode around the dune on her side of the trail and looked up to see 15 Mexicans pouring musket fire down upon the wagon train. Along the way, Sam had acquired a second pistol which she kept holstered on her saddle. Thus, she had 10 shots from her 2 pistols and one shot from her Mississippi rifle before she had to reload.As with.