“What kind of a reward?”Ricard barked another laugh. “Straight to the point, eh? Well, my boy, I can offer you one hundred gold pieces if you fi...d and return the item to me. It’s extremely important that I have it back before the tournament begins in three day’s time.”Hmm, it must be a pretty important item, then, if he’s offering that much.“Alright, we can do that,” I replied, “What can you tell me about the item, and where you last saw it?”“It’s a magical ring, fit for a man’s hand. I’m sure,. I don't knowwhy, I had never been spanked and had never really thought of spanking as asexy thing before."Oh, I see you like that idea.Hmmm, I'm not sure if you've been naughtyenough for a spanking. What were you wearing before your maids dress?Answer honestly." "A skirt and blouse." Your skirt and blouse?" Ehm, no, Laura's but she doesn't wear them anymore..." I stood there feettogether, head down, fingering the hem of my dress, every inch the boldgirl in trouble."Wearing your poor sisters. He let his mind wander over the memories of the last three months. The next stop was a remote airstrip in Iraq where forty-two men would be left with enough rations and equipment to last a month. The current plan was to use drones for weekly resupply missions. Helicopters would be sent if medical evacuations were needed. Ghost Two was their rapid response support, and the two platoons would be rotated periodically, when the situation allowed. Stan and the rest of Ghost One had learned during. " I-I can't face the thought of the stairs," she whispered.Andrew understood immediately. "I'm sorry, Katrina," he said. "I was thoughtless. Of course you can't. What if you lend me your key and then when I get there I'll give you a ring and you can direct me?" Would you do that?" Katrina," he said reprovingly."Sorry. I-I ... Sorry, Andrew. That was unnecessary."He smiled warmly at her. "I know. A lady's boudoir is a private place."She could not help herself but laughed. "Pompous.