We had an elegant time, wining and dining, until the fireplace drew our attention. Then, the power went out.Heather sighed and said, "Well, I guess th...t's that."I offered to get some firewood and made the trek to her shed. When I returned with an armload, she had comforters and pillows all laid out before the fireplace, waiting. I smiled and lit the fire without a hitch. Then we settled in and waited for the heat. She snuggled close to me as we stared into the flames.We drank some more wine,. I felt his hand snake behind my back and unclasp my bra (that had Gir on it on by the way. Clearly I hadn’t planned for this), so I lowered my arms letting it slide off between us. He had a lot of experience. There was no doubt about that. He took his time making his way down to my bare chest, pressing a gentle kiss in the valley between my breasts. Yeah, my mind was going crazy now. Just the thought of him being so close, sharing such an intimate thing with Alex overwhelmed me. He kissed. "Very well." Tanda paused and laughed. "Perhaps you are right to worry."The two traded grins.Two men came in the antechamber the two women labored in, unescorted. The oldest was about forty. He reminded Judy of Tuck, although his eyes said he was probably a nobleman and born to it. Tuck had said to expect a lot of Hostigi noblemen to show up over the next few months, looking to cash in on vast chunks of land needing "leadership."The second man was younger, perhaps in his early thirties. There. Jackson. Then maybe you can tell me what I can do to getrid of whatever it is." I'm not so sure you will want to get rid of it, as you put it, when youfind out why you are feeling this way." And exactly why is that?" Because you're pregnant, Kelly." Pregnant?" Yes, Kelly, pregnant. It appears about eleven weeks." Eleven weeks? Pregnant? ME?" Yes, you. I'm not sure, are congratulations in order?" Congratulations? Are you insane? I can't be pregnant." Oh, I assure you, you are very much so. In.