There were gnomes, large frogs, lady bugs, children, angels, and birds of all kinds set in curious ways everywhere around the yard--tea parties, hidde... statuettes, little conversation groups. Besides the large koi pond and a patio set, they were the main decoration.‘You have so many,’ Molly said, for even she admired the clever way in which the sometimes tacky lawn ornaments were set up.‘I’ll get more soon,’ he said. ‘My birthday’s coming up soon. A seven- and nine-year-old will stick with. .." ... or each other..." the twins breathed into my ears."Whatever you found, just give her a chance to explain..." ... both of them..." ... don't jump to conclusions. It may not be what you think," Katie finished.Later, much later, I would wonder about that conversation as more things came to light. Give her a chance to explain? Both of them? The surprised look of comprehension on Becky's face? I realized later that at least one of the petite twins knew more about my discovery than she was. I rule about the money, so your pay check will be mine. By all time you have to listen to my. Your new name is shithead and you will address me as Miss. You have two choices: first you’ll sign the contract and you do as told or we’ll forget about the whole thing but don’t ask me again to play your mistress then. You may think about it while I’m going to smoke a cigarette. When she came back, she undid my gag and left me working my jaws. That felt great. So honey, what is your decision? Of. I reached into my left pocket and grabbed the ring I had waiting there. I dropped onto a knee in front of Cor and took her hand."Corycia Caldwell, Here in this place where we first met, I want to tell you that you are everything to me, you are my Wind and my firmament of stars. I love you more than life itself."I lifted my other hand to show her the ring."Corycia Caldwell, Wind. Will you marry me?"The world seemed to stand still for a moment. Trapped in a bubble of hope and expectation. Cor's.