When the cannon was complete, it was always on the move. Jón gave some idea of what to do then Fálki took over the training. Usually this was away f...om the city. They had no powder to uses as yet but the logistics of moving the heavy gun was something you had to learn by doing.The horses had to be disconnected and taken away because they would bolt when the cannon eventually fired. They also had to be close to take the cannon and crew out of danger when they would be attacked.Jón took my advice. She gasped, and surrendered to the violation, unable to stop him using her, as he thrusted into her aggressively until he was done.He released the binding on her wrists before pulling out of her, and then he was gone. She lay still for a while, then rolled onto her back, smiling, as her fingers slowly travelled down her body to stroke herself. She sighed contentedly as she came, and drifted off to sleep.A few weeks later, it was the last night of a series of night shifts. Alan hadn’t been able. He slowly came off the bench and got down on one knee. He looked up at me, hope beginning to shine once more in those dreamy brown eyes that I knew – and loved – so well.“Jeannie,” he began, “Will you marry me?”“Not Jeannie.” I corrected. “Vanessa. And the answer is yes.” He slid the ring back onto my finger.The people who had stopped and stared at the angry outburst now cheered. DeeDee came over and hugged me. Rick made as if he was going to also, but I looked daggers at him and he backed off.. I have claimed the home of the mad brothers, as you called them, as mine. I also have crystals, gems and gold. I was hoping to ask you how I could sell some of it, as the ladies wish us to go shopping for them.”Martin chuckled ruefully, “Next you will tell me you have magical items.”“Yes, have ever heard of a group of magicians that used a vambrace for their magical item?” Darcy asked him.“What?” Martin squealed out and stood. “Only the Queen of Dog Island and her Lords are allowed to wear.