“I’m down here, Annabelle,” I heard his familiar voice straight ahead. I continued down the muddy lantern torched pathway until I came to a roo... sized space at the back of the den where Ralf had transformed back into his naked human form and laid out on his side upon layers of soft leaves, hay, and bird feathers. “Come, my darling,” Ralf cooed, motioning for me to come to him. He didn’t need to utter another word, I went to him and we stared into each other’s eyes and then kissed passionately. ‘You do a lot of kissing,’ he said. ‘No, not really. But there are times when I am so happy with somebody I can’t help myself. Does it bother you?’ ‘No, not yet. Did you see the hibiscus with five different colored flowers?’ ‘No, where is it?’ ‘Finish your coffee then I will introduce you to everyone.’ She sat next to him and asked, ‘Why did you put the waterfall where you can’t see it?’ ‘It has a private viewing spot with a trick. I’ll show you during the guided tour.’ They did not speak as. I wanted to cry but the tears wouldn't come. It was afternoon before I could function on any level. What brought me back to the real world was the ringing of a phone, a phone that I couldn't find. After throwing all the cushions off the sofa, I found Erica's phone. It was the first thing that gave me a lift, I picked it up walked to the bathroom and dropped down the toilet.I knew I had to protect myself and my sons. I thought I could trust Erica, but I didn't even know who her lover was so I. Hopefully, the lesson won't be too costly.Normally, Fang was addressed as 'First'. Fang was of the Clan of the Claw, and had used his tremendous political clout to obtain a position on the negotiation team sent to the Federation. But his purpose was far from negotiation. He had nearly lost his life to this President of the Federation, and he was seeking to regain his honor, and that of his clan.Using the keen night vision afforded his race, it was just before dawn when he snuck out of the.