No fat priest or watchman has ever laid his hands on me. I will take you to Talai, to the very palace gates if that is what you wish, and none shall k...ow that you have passed by!"Shantar cocked an inquiring eyebrow at Ashaia, and at her all but imperceptible nod, released his hold on the thief. Handing back the two bags of loot, he chuckled, "The Princess Ashaia is right. You are now the holder of a very precious secret. The knowledge that the Princess has been taken by the priests would be. I wish I could borrowyour face and body for one night. I would have to bringa club to beat the men off!” I laughed at these comments and responded. “That’s allI would need. Steve knocking at the door when I waswearing something skimpy.” The girls looked puzzled. “Steve? Who is Steve?” Sandraasked. “He is one of my husband’s old friends and he is comingthis weekend for a visit.” Gina’s turned around quickly. “Do you mean. Maybe he is one of those dirty minded ministers who do more than console their flock. When they stood to sing the last hymn, she leaned over and said, “Mother, I think I will stay for dinner, beats cooking any day.” She tried not to let on she had an alternative motive.Cindy found herself enjoying the dinner and noticed it made her mom quiet happy. So she figured the day was not a total loss and it did not bruise her dignity too badly. When she went to get some pie for dessert, her mother. ”“I’m not asking you to do that. Put your gown back on.” He turned away from her and picked up his book.“You’ve given me so much, Caleb!” She climbed back on the bed and rested on her knees facing him. “And having to go back to doctoring! I want to...”He scowled and opened his book. “You don’t owe me a damned thing, and I’m certainly not going to whip because you feel the need to whore yourself...”Her hand met his cheek in a stinging slap that made her palm hurt. “Don’t you ever say that to me.