He was gambling both of their safety on the odds that she’d escaped notice enough that they weren’t searching for her as well. It was a fool’s b...t, but what choice did he really have? Rael did not like uncertainty or chance, but he knew the precariousness of their situation. He had to get inside the city to seek help, and answers. He no longer trusted to the pull of his name, nor the strength of his sword arm to keep him safe. There was no way of knowing just how extensive the assassin’s. ” I turned and walked to an armchair facing Sharon ’s desk a few feet away. Close enough to talk if she had further questions, and so I could see her well, should she happen to get up. Being a guy, and an artist, I was always looking at people, mostly women for ideas on art projects that I could use as my memories would allow. Sharon did indeed get up from her desk, and carried a clip board over to where I was seated. She stopped just short of my knees and leaned toward me to show. "Paul moved to leave the office. He suddenly asked if he might ask her aquestion. She agreed that he could."Do you think my promotion will affect my relationship with Lisa? We hada row on Friday, she doesn't want to get married and have a family, notyet anyway, and things are somewhat fragile between us. If I have themdone the size I would like, will this affect our chances of areconcilliation?" Well it might, but if she really loves you then she'll come round,provided you don't go the whole. ” I apologize “I am sorry I was just trying to let him know you were here. Later today I need to take his horses back to his farm and I want you to go with me.” Vanessa accepts my invitation. Vanessa works on her laundry and I go about my farm chores. I have been out with the horses and cattle for a couple of hours. I see Vanessa walking toward the barn carrying a glass of water. She walks up and hands it to me. “You look thirsty. You need to take a break and rest for a few minutes.” She says.