Now with Garret, you're on your own." But he's your brother!" Deirdre protested. "You should know all theweak spots he has!" For me to know and you t... learn, little sister," the other grinned."Like I said," Deirdre let out a sigh. "I'm doomed." * * * *By the time they arrived, the ballroom was already full of people.Ladies in brilliantly colored and accented gowns, and their men folk inclothing that was nearly as stunning. Deirdre gave the floor below. Doris seated herself on the sofa once again, and nodded toward the coffee table. Carla, taking the nod as a command, set the mug on the table. Doris smiled at her, and said, “Good. Now, where was I? Oh yes I was … oh, DO sit down … you do still live here, you know.” Carla sat, but this time she didn’t relax into the chair; she remained upright, seated at the edge, her hands folded demurely in her lap and her legs crossed at the ankle beneath her. She kept her eyes downward, staring at a point. Vyera was a very unlucky coincidence and..." And when Vyera proved to be such a nice person, I suppose I began to think of her as much more than ... well much more than just another of Anatoly's 'special employees'." I know, I know." So I decided I had to do something good. Just for the sake of someone else. To make them happy first before I thought of my own interests. To actually show that I was grateful for all life had given me, in the end. Anatoly. Alana. Dmitry. All the material blessings. "Good morning, Tricia," he said quietly as he softly kissed the tip ofmy nose."Morning?" I said, trying to keep my eyes open. "How long was Iasleep?" I'm just teasing you, honey. It was just a couple of minutes. Youlooked so beautiful sleeping that I didn't want to wake you up."This wonderful person had lain still on me just watching me sleep. Whata sweet man. I think I found my Prince Charming.He started to shift his body to the side to move off of me when Irealized that his cock was.