. Master," she said, her voice quavering, "I said I was resolved to obey." And do you remember what passed between us?" Yes, Master." And you spoke to...the servant?" Yes, Master." Then why are you still clothed? Do you think you are not to be punished for your disobedience?"Resigning herself to more punishment, and sinfully hoping for his hands to soothe her again afterwards, she discarded her habit and underwear."It would be more convenient if you did not wear underthings when coming to my. Unlike most Venusians, Laurent was denied the luxury of relaxing in a well-appointed air terminal when climatic conditions were most bad. It was almost always when the storms were at their worst and air travel at its most perilous that he had to squeeze into his cumbersome uniform and accompany his three regular companions on a rescue mission. The romanced of his profession inspired countless holomovies and attracted far more applicants to the Ishtar Emergency Services than there were ever. But most of all, she weeps for the way this wrecking ball will turn her life into a shambles. She cannot romanticize the thought of holding a gurgling little baby in her arms. The thought of being called mommy makes her gag. She most definitely does not want this baby. She most definitely despises having it inside her. The road ahead of her is not a rollercoaster of highs as well as lows. Carrying this baby is nothing to her but a burden, plain and simple. But it is a burden she simply cannot. In time, she might even actually carefor Rob, instead of being with him just for the money.She shook her head sadly as she realized that she was in too deep withEvan and the part of the Mob that Anders represented. Rob would have tobe sacrificed as part of the scheme, but she could enjoy herself with himuntil then. He might even come to enjoy it in the time left."Spin around for me," Geri instructed. "I want to see how you look."The apparent girl before her wore a light blue blouse that.