"He ... uhm ... mybackpack broke and ... I ... uhm ... he offered his."Turning around he saw Amanda and her scrutinizing gaze. "I don't thinkso," she ...eclared a moment later. "Let me look into it or we go back andask Richard. Your choice."They couldn't go back. There was no Richard. Not a normal one. Hecontemplated running away, but how far would he come? In oversizedtrainers and with this alien body it was a miracle that he hadn't fallendown in a heap yet. Reluctantly he let the backpack slide. He was in Sera's room, alone in the other boy's bed, surrounded by the eerie empty silence of a deserted house. He got up, feeling damp and sticky between his legs and his back. He went to have a shower and wash the feeling away. The soap and shampoo reminded him of Sera's smell, suds stung tender flesh and the new bite wound on his hip. Bare wrists went to his throat to find the wide leather collar still in place. With a sigh his fingers went to the buckle, and he was more than a little. ?I do have something for you my lady but you are notgoing to get it now.? ?Can?t you give me something in advance?? Byronsmiled, put his right hand in her waist, pulled her close to him and kissed herin her mouth. They were both lost for quite a while when Leah pretended tocough. They broke the kiss laughing. ?You are not alone lovebirds. Plus you are making mefeel jealous because I?m alone!? said Leah laughing. ?Not for long? said Byron and got their attention. ?Tell me Byron who is this. Siping wine at a candle lit diner we barely eat due to the scintillating conversation.... I ask if ur ready to continue the night to which u agree and we stroll down to the car and make our way back. The ride is a little awkward at first due to the fact we both have an idea whats to come... so I crack a lame joke to break the tension and entertaining conversation resumes.. We pull up to the house and I ask if ud like company for the night.. please u say ill need help with my dress zipper....