I was a bit shocked because it was not like Allie to bet money, especially when we were living pay-check to pay-check right now. I asked her what the ...uck she was thinking, and what she said next almost made me cry. “I was hoping to get the money to finish paying off your engagement ring” she told me in a whisper. I was completely shocked I had no idea what to do, or what to say, that I just took her into my arms held her chin up with my hand and kissed her deeply. Kissing Allie is one of. It slid open, and he charged inside, his weapon aimed at a startled man in yellow overalls who was sipping at a coffee cup. It was an unremarkable room, populated by couches and low tables, along with a few potted plants and vending machines.“Military Police!” Moralez yelled, the speakers on his helmet giving his voice a synthetic timbre. “Put your hands on the back of your head!”The man dropped his coffee in surprise, spilling it all over his coveralls, choking on a mouthful as Boyd and Lorza. His attention reminded her of her work shift this evening and she smiled inwardly, mischievously, and the thought occurred that this trip might not be as dull as usual. She shifted her position slightly, easing her bottom forward a little in her seat and, as she thought it would, the rough denim stayed in place against the seat, raising the hemline a couple of inches over her thighs. The guy had missed her movement, but she waited patiently, a small flutter of excitement building in her. .. for a little while,” Hailey lied to her mother.“Yeah, we’re just having some fun. Look, Luke’s even enjoying it, right, Luke?” Alex insisted.“I don’t quite believe you guys, so let’s hear from Luke himself,” Claire persisted now, having a sneaky suspicion that all was not well.“Okay, it was a little ... hypnosis game, okay? They hypnotized me a little ... nothing harmful. No damage done, Mom ... just goofy little tasks like this one, that’s all. I’m perfectly fine,” Luke smiled, thinking,.